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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
For purposes of this subchapter only, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
(1) “Assessment administration” means the range of activities from the initial procurement of secure assessment materials including those delivered via the computer through testing and the return of secure assessment materials to the Department or its agents;
(2) “Assessment site” means the physical location of the assessment administration, including a computer lab, classroom, or other room;
(3) “Department” means the Delaware Department of Education;
(4) “Individual” means a student, teacher, administrator, local or state school board member, or other employee, agent or contractor employed by the Delaware public school system whether local or at the state level, and including an employee, agent or contractor of a charter school;
(5) “Log-in” means the process of accessing the assessment website;
(6) “School district” means any school district, special school or charter school created pursuant to the provisions of this title;
(7) “Secure browser” means the computer browser that prevents the student from accessing functions of the computer that are not allowed during assessment;
(8) “State Assessment System” means the assessment program established pursuant to subchapter III of this chapter, including the assessments administered pursuant thereto; and
(9) “Student identification number” means the unique identification number assigned to each student in the State under which his or her student records are maintained.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Delaware Code Title 14. Education § 170. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/de/title-14-education/de-code-sect-14-170/
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