§303.37. Ward of the State.

34 C.F.R. § 303.37

(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 § 303.27.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1431 through 1444, unless otherwise noted.

Source: 76 FR 60244, Sept. 28, 2011, unless otherwise noted.