For the purposes of this part, the following definitions shall apply:
(a)
“Cooperating entity” means any federal, state, or local, public or private nonprofit agency providing school-based early mental health intervention and prevention services that agrees to offer services at a schoolsite through a program assisted under this part.
(b)
“Eligible pupil” means a pupil who attends a publicly funded elementary school and who is in kindergarten or grades 1 to 3, inclusive.
(c)
“Local educational agency” means any school district or county office of education, or state special school.
(d)
“Director” means the State Director of Mental Health.
(e)
“Supportive service” means a service that will enhance the mental health and social development of children.