37-132-1 - Definitions. - Mississippi Statutes

§ 37-132-1. Definitions.
 

As used in this chapter, "student teacher" or "intern" shall mean a student enrolled in an institution of higher learning approved by the state board of education for teacher training and who is jointly assigned by such institution of higher learning and a board of education to student-teach or intern under the direction of a regularly employed certificated teacher, principal, or other administrator. Whenever in this chapter "board of education" is referred to and the school that a student teacher or intern is assigned to does not have a board of education, such term shall refer to the person or governing body that administers such school. 
 

Sources: Laws,  1973, ch. 343, § 1(a), eff from and after passage (approved March 22, 1973).