Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definition in this section shall apply throughout this chapter.

     "Parent" or "parents" means a parent who has less than an eighth grade ability in one or more of the basic skill areas of reading, language arts, or mathematics, as measured by a standardized test, and who has a child or children enrolled in: (1) The state early childhood education and assistance program; (2) a federal head start program; (3) a state or federally funded elementary school basic skills program serving students who have scored below the national average on a standardized test in one or more of the basic skill areas of reading, language arts, or mathematics; or (4) a cooperative preschool at a community or technical college.

[1995 c 335 § 302; 1990 c 33 § 506; 1987 c 518 § 105. Formerly RCW 28A.610.020, 28A.130.012.]

NOTES:

     Part headings, table of contents not law -- 1995 c 335: See note following RCW 28A.150.360.

     Intent -- 1994 c 166; 1987 c 518: See note following RCW 43.215.425.

     Severability -- 1987 c 518: See note following RCW 43.215.425.