R277-498-2. Definitions

  (1) "Comprehensive Administration of Credentials for Teachers in Utah Schools" or "CACTUS" means the electronic file maintained on all licensed Utah educators that includes:

  (a) personal directory information;

  (b) educational background;

  (c) endorsements;

  (d) employment history; and

  (e) a record of disciplinary action taken against the educator.

  (2) "Endorsements in mathematics" means one or more endorsements in the mathematics teaching field that:

  (a) qualify an educator or prospective educator to teach a specific or specific level of mathematics course; and

  (b) is indicated by a notation on the educator's CACTUS record.

  (3) "Grantee" or "prospective grantee" means:

  (a) an institution of higher education; or

  (b) a nonprofit educational organization.

  (4) "Matching funds" means funds provided by the grant recipient in order to receive state funds under Section 53F-5-205.