For purposes of this chapter:
"Board" means the state board of education.
"Department" means the department of education.
"Director" means the director of the department of education.
"Person" means an individual, school corporation, government or governmental subdivision or agency, nonpublic school, partnership or association, or any legal entity.
"Waiver" means the same as defined in Iowa Code section 17A.9A(5).
Iowa Admin. Code r. 281-4.1