Sec. 10-239b. Definitions. - Connecticut Statutes

      Sec. 10-239b. Definitions. As used in sections 10-239a to 10-239h, inclusive:

      (1) "Demonstration area" means the area designated by the participating local or regional board of education for the purposes of a demonstration scholarship program defined in subsection (2) of this section, which area shall include a substantial number of needy or disadvantaged students;

      (2) "Demonstration scholarship program" means a program for developing and testing the use of educational scholarships for all pupils eligible to attend public or private schools within the demonstration area, which scholarships shall be made available to the parents or legal guardians of a scholarship recipient in the form of a drawing right, negotiable certificate or other document which may not be redeemed except for educational purposes at schools fulfilling the requirements of subsection (a) of section 10-239e;

      (3) "Demonstration board" means a board established by the local or regional board of education to conduct the demonstration scholarship program;

      (4) "Contract" means the agreement entered into by the local or regional board of education and a federal governmental agency for the purpose of conducting a demonstration scholarship program.

      (1972, P.A. 122, S. 2; P.A. 78-218, S. 171.)

      History: P.A. 78-218 substituted "local" for "town" boards of education.