53B-8d-102. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) "Division" means the Division of Child and Family Services. (2) "Long-term foster care" means an individual who remains in the custody of the division, whether or not the individual resides: (a) with licensed foster parents; or (b) in independent living arrangements under the supervision of the division. (3) "State institution of higher education" means an institution described in Section 53B-1-102. (4) "Tuition" means tuition at the rate for residents of the state. (5) "Ward of the state" means an individual: (a) who is: (i) at least 17 years old; and (ii) not older than 26 years old; (b) who had a permanency goal in the individual's child and family plan, as described in Sections 80-3-307 and 80-3-409, of long-term foster care while in the custody of the division; and (c) for whom the custody of the division was not terminated as a result of adoption.
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