§300.45. Ward of the State.

34 C.F.R. § 300.45

(a)

General. Subject to paragraph (b) of this section, ward of the State means a child who, as determined by the State where the child resides, is—

(1)

A foster child;

(2)

A ward of the State; or

(3)

In the custody of a public child welfare agency.

(b)

Exception. Ward of the State does not include a foster child who has a foster parent who meets the definition of a parent in § 300.30.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1221e-3, 1406, 1411-1419, and 3474; Pub. L. 111-256, 124 Stat. 2643; unless otherwise noted.

Source: 71 FR 46753, Aug. 14, 2006, unless otherwise noted.