KRS 156.395: Definitions for KRS 156.395 to 156.476.

As used in KRS 156.395 to 156.476, unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) "Department" means the Kentucky Department of Education;

(2) "Grade band" means a collection of two (2) or more consecutive grade levels that

are interconnected for cohesive instructional purposes in a content area;

(3) "Instructional materials" means tools used to assist in student learning, as defined in

administrative regulations promulgated by the Kentucky Board of Education in

accordance with KRS Chapter 13A;

(4) "Instructional materials depository" or "depository" means the instructional

materials depository established under KRS 156.412;

(5) "Instructional materials reviewer" means a professional or lay citizen recommended

and approved under KRS 156.407 to provide assistance to the department and task

force in the review of instructional materials;

(6) "State-approved list" means the list of high quality instructional materials and

programs developed, approved, and published under KRS 156.395 to 156.476; and

(7) "Task force" means the State Quality Curriculum Task Force established in KRS

156.405.