R277-606-2. Definitions

  For purposes of this rule:

  (1) "Attainment goal" has the same meaning as that term is defined in Section 53A-15-1902.

  (2) "Average daily membership" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53A-17a-103.

  (3) "Cohort" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53A-15-1902.

  (4) "College and career readiness work" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53A-15-1902.

  (5) "Designated student" means a student:

  (a)(i) who has withdrawn from a secondary school prior to earning a diploma;

  (ii) who was dropped from average daily membership; and

  (iii) whose cohort has not yet graduated; or

  (b) who is at risk of meeting the criteria described in Subsection (5)(a), as determined by the student's LEA, using the risk factors described in Subsection (10).

  (6) "Graduation rate" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53A-15-1902.

  (7) "LEA" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53A-15-1902.

  (8) "Nontraditional program" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53A-15-1902.

  (9) "Proxy graduation rate" means a rate calculated:

  (a) in a manner similar to the regular graduation rate for each year of grades 9 through 12;

  (b) treating a student as having graduated if the student returned after each grade year; and

  (c) treating a student as dropping out if the student:

  (i) did not return after each year; or

  (ii) the student did not have an acceptable exit code entered into the Board's UTREx system.

  (10) "Risk factors" means:

  (a) low academic performance, as measured by grades, test scores, or course failure;

  (b) poor behavior, as measured by office disciplinary referrals, suspensions, or expulsions; and

  (c) absenteeism, whether excused or unexcused absences, and including days tardy and truant.

  (11) "Third party" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53A-15-1902.