"At-risk student" means, for purposes of this chapter, a student in early elementary grades who is eligible for free or reduced price meals.
"Awardee" means a public school district designated to receive the at-risk early elementary school award funds for buildings serving early elementary grades with a high percentage of at-risk students.
"Department" means the department of education.
"Early elementary grades" means kindergarten through grade three.
Iowa Admin. Code r. 281-65.1