North Dakota Century Code Title 15.1. Elementary and Secondary Education § 15.1-40-01. Definitions

1. “At-risk student” means a student with an economic or academic disadvantage requiring additional services or assistance to succeed in educational programs, including special education students and English language learners.

2. “Charter performance agreement” means an agreement for a fixed term between a public charter school and the superintendent of public instruction describing academic, operational, and financial performance expectations, defining operational responsibilities, and outlining the autonomy and accountability for each party to the agreement.

3. “Education service provider” means a for-profit or nonprofit entity a public charter school intends to enter a performance agreement with for education services and resources, including academic program design and implementation, educational services and resources, administrative support, charter implementation, or management.

4. “Public charter school” means a public school operating to achieve specific educational objectives according to the charter performance agreement as authorized and overseen by the superintendent of public instruction.

5. “Public meeting” means a meeting subject to the requirements for public meetings under chapter 44-04.