OAR 581-018-0250: Definitions: Closing the Achievement Gap for African American Students Grant

The following definitions apply to OAR 581-018-0250 to 581-018-0275: (1) “Achievement gap” means the research-based gap in achievement that often exists between students who are economically disadvantaged, students learning English as a second language and students who are African American, Hispanic or Native American and their peers. (2) “African American” means persons from African descent living in America; also referred to in census data as “Black.” (3) “Closing the Achievement Gap for African American Students Grant” means the Grant established in OAR 581-018-0205 to implement section 1(3)(f), chapter 661, Oregon Laws 2013 (Enrolled House Bill 3233). (4) “Non-profit organization” means: (a) An organization established as a nonprofit organization under the laws of Oregon; and (b) Qualifies as an exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code as defined in ORS 314.011.