P.R. Laws tit. 18, § 911

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§ 911. Definitions

The following terms and phrases contained in this chapter shall have the meaning stated hereinafter:

(a) Department. — The Department of Education of Puerto Rico.

(b) Bona fide student. — Any student enrolled in a public or private school at least for that semester immediately preceding his/her application to participate in the Educational Vouchers and Free Selection of Schools Program.

(c) Authorized private entity. — Institution established by law to help defray the scholastic expenses of students that attend public or private schools.

(d) Office. — The Office of the Educational Vouchers and Free Selection of Schools.

(e) Program. — The Educational Vouchers and Free Selection of Schools Program established herein.

(f) Secretary. — The Secretary of the Department of Education of Puerto Rico.

(g) Educational voucher. — The credit granted by the Department to the public school which the student freely selects to continue his studies.

History —Sept. 3, 1993, No. 71, § 2; July 19, 1995, No. 181, § 3.