53B-8d-102. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1) "Division" means the Division of Child and Family Services.
(2) "Long-term foster care" means an individual who remains in the custody of the
division, whether or not the individual resides:
(a) with licensed foster parents; or
(b) in independent living arrangements under the supervision of the division.
(3) "State institution of higher education" means:
(a) those institutions designated in Section 53B-1-102; and
(b) any public institution that offers postsecondary education in consideration of the
payment of tuition or fees for the attainment of educational or vocational objectives leading to a
degree or certificate, including:
(i) business schools;
(ii) technical schools;
(iii) applied technology centers;
(iv) trade schools; and
(v) institutions offering related apprenticeship programs.
(4) "Tuition" means tuition at the rate for residents of the state.
(5) "Ward of the state" means an individual:
(a) who is:
(i) at least 17 years of age; and
(ii) not older than 26 years of age;
(b) who had a permanency goal in the individual's child and family plan, as described in
Sections 62A-4a-205 and 78A-6-314, of long-term foster care while in the custody of the
division; and
(c) for whom the custody of the division was not terminated as a result of adoption.
Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
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