Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "eligible child" refers to an individual who:
(1) is at least four (4) years of age and less than five (5) years of age on August 1 of the state fiscal year for which a grant is sought under the prekindergarten pilot program;
(2) is a resident of Indiana or otherwise has legal settlement in Indiana, as determined under IC 20-26-11;
(3) is a member of a household with an annual income that does not exceed one hundred twenty-seven percent (127%) of the federal poverty level;
(4) receives qualified early education services from an eligible provider, as determined by the office;
(5) has a parent or guardian who participates in a parental engagement and involvement component provided by the eligible provider;
(6) has a parent or guardian who agrees to ensure that the child meets the attendance requirements determined by the office; and
(7) meets the requirements under section 7.2(a) and 7.2(c) of this chapter.
As added by P.L.202-2014, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.184-2017, SEC.13; P.L.268-2019, SEC.1.