Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "eligible provider" refers to a provider that satisfies the following conditions:
(1) The provider is:
(A) a:
(i) public school, including a charter school;
(ii) child care center licensed under IC 12-17.2-4;
(iii) child care home licensed under IC 12-17.2-5; or
(iv) child care ministry registered under IC 12-17.2-6;
that meets the standards of quality recognized by a Level 3 or Level 4 paths to QUALITY program rating;
(B) a school that is accredited by the state board of education or a national or regional accreditation agency that is recognized by the state board of education; or
(C) a school that is accredited to provide qualified early education services by an accrediting agency approved by the office of the secretary.
(2) The provider:
(A) provides qualified early education services to eligible and limited eligibility children; and
(B) complies with the agreement with the office concerning the delivery of qualified education services and the use of a grant provided under this chapter.
As added by P.L.202-2014, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.169-2016, SEC.1; P.L.184-2017, SEC.14; P.L.268-2019, SEC.2.