Okla. Stat. tit. 70, § 70-1210.301: Definitions

As used in this act:

1. "Gifted and talented children" means those children

identified at the preschool, elementary and secondary level as

having demonstrated potential abilities of high performance

capability and needing differentiated or accelerated education or

services. For the purpose of this definition, "demonstrated

abilities of high performance capability" means those identified

students who score in the top three percent (3%) on any national

standardized test of intellectual ability. Said definition may also

include students who excel in one or more of the following areas:

a. creative thinking ability,

b. leadership ability,

c. visual and performing arts ability, and

d. specific academic ability.

A school district shall identify children in capability areas by

means of a multicriteria evaluation. Provided, with first and

second grade level children, a local school district may utilize

other evaluation mechanisms such as, but not limited to, teacher

referrals in lieu of standardized testing measures;

2. "Gifted child educational programs" means those special

instructional programs, supportive services, unique educational

materials, learning settings and other educational services which

differentiate, supplement and support the regular educational

program in meeting the needs of the gifted and talented child;

3. "Department" means the State Department of Education;

4. "Board" means the Oklahoma State Board of Education; and

5. "Act" means Sections 1210.301 through 1210.307 of this

title.