A.R.S. § 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.