Section 330.1601. Definitions.

Rule 1601. As used in these rules:

(a)    "Autistic impaired" means an eligible minor who is determined to have an eligibility category of autism pursuant to R 340.1715 and who is receiving special education services in 1 of the following programs:

(i)   Programs for students with autism as specified in R340.1758(1).

(ii)    Programs for students with severe cognitive impairment as specified in R 340.1738.

(iii)     Programs for students with severe multiple impairments as specified in R 340.1748.

(b)    "Month of eligibility" means the month the family member, for whom application has been made, meets the requirements for participation in the program, regardless of the month the eligibility is verified by the community mental health program.

(c)    "Severely mentally impaired" means an eligible minor who is determined to have an eligibility category of cognitive impairment  pursuant  to   R 340.1705 and who shows development at a rate of approximately 4-1/2 or more standard deviations below  the  mean   as  determined  through  intellectual assessment.

(d)  "Severely multiply impaired" means an eligible minor who is determined to have an eligibility category of severe multiple impairment pursuant  to  R 340.1714.

History: 1984 AACS; 2003 AACS.