15-191. Definitions


In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:


1. "Eligible parent" means a parent who meets the following requirements:


(a) Has a three year old or four year old child.


(b) Lacks sufficient mastery of basic educational or basic English language skills
needed to function effectively in society or lacks a high school diploma or its
equivalent.


(c) Is a citizen or a legal resident of the United States or is otherwise lawfully
present in the United States.


2. "Family literacy program" means a program that is established pursuant to this
article and that is designed to promote the acquisition of language and literacy skills
by parents and their preschool children in a shared instructional setting.