§ 53B-8d-102. Definitions.

     As used in this chapter:

(1) "Division" means the Division of Child and Family Services.

(2) "Long-term foster care" means an individual who remains in the custody of the division, whether or not the individual resides:

(a) with licensed foster parents; or

(b) in independent living arrangements under the supervision of the division.

(3) "State institution of higher education" means:

(a) those institutions designated in Section 53B-1-102; and

(b) any public institution that offers postsecondary education in consideration of the payment of tuition or fees for the attainment of educational or vocational objectives leading to a degree or certificate, including:

(i) business schools;

(ii) technical schools;

(iii) applied technology centers;

(iv) trade schools; and

(v) institutions offering related apprenticeship programs.

(4) "Tuition" means tuition at the rate for residents of the state.

(5) "Ward of the state" means an individual:

(a) who is:

(i) at least 17 years of age; and

(ii) not older than 26 years of age;

(b) who had a permanency goal in the individual's child and family plan, as described in Sections 62A-4a-205 and 78A-6-314, of long-term foster care while in the custody of the division; and

(c) for whom the custody of the division was not terminated as a result of adoption.

Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session