20-9-902. (Temporary) Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions apply:

(1) "Department" means the department of revenue provided for in 2-15-1301.

(2) "Eligible public school" means a Montana public school.

(3) "Geographic region" has the meaning provided in 20-9-903.

(4) "Innovative educational program" means an advanced academic program that enhances the curriculum or academic program of an eligible public school and that is not part of the regular academic program of an eligible public school. The instruction, program, or other activities offered through an innovative educational program must include at least one of the following characteristics:

(a) provides different focus, methodology, skill training, or delivery, including internet-based and distance learning technologies, than is provided in a typical academic program of a public school;

(b) is accessible before or after public school hours, on weekends, as a year-round program, as an extension of the public school year, or in a combination of these characteristics;

(c) uses specialized instructional materials, instructors, or instruction not provided by a public school;

(d) uses internships and other work-based learning opportunities for a student that supplement the curriculum or academic program of a student and provide a student with the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills learned in the academic program; or

(e) offers instruction or programming that provides credits or advanced placement, or both, at a 2-year or 4-year college or university.

(5) "Large district" has the meaning provided in 20-9-903.

(6) "Quality educator" has the meaning provided in 20-4-502.

(7) "Taxpayer" has the meaning provided in 15-30-2101. (Terminates December 31, 2023--sec. 33, Ch. 457, L. 2015.)