Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 511-5-8-.01

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through October 17, 2024

Rule 511-5-8-.01 - Definitions

Unless a different meaning is required by the context, the following terms as used in these Rules shall have the meaning hereinafter respectively ascribed to them

(a) "At Risk Population" means those children who are in the age group 10 through 15 years.

(b) "Department" means the Georgia Department of Public Health.

(c) "Health Authority" means the county boards of health or their authorized representatives.

(d) "School Authority" means the county and municipal boards of education or their authorized representatives.

(e) "Scoliosis" means a lateral curvature of the spinal column from the midline that may or may not include rotation or deformity of the vertebrae.

(f) "Screening Examination" means to pass through a standardized inspection or test approved by the Department.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 511-5-8-.01

O.C.G.A. Secs. 31-2A-6, 20-2-772.

Original Rule entitled "Definitions" adopted. F. Oct. 15, 2013; eff. Nov. 4, 2013.