§ 11-10-4 DEFINITIONS.

   For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   QUALIFIED STUDENT. A person as defined in Section 22-8-2 NMSA 1978 and any person who because of his age is eligible to be a qualified student as defined in Section 22-12-2 NMSA 1978, and/or a person who at the time of the offense is enrolled in kindergarten through twelfth grade.

   PARENT.     A person who is:

      (1)   A natural parent, adoptive parent, or step parent of a qualified student.

      (2)   At least 18 years of age and authorized by a parent or guardian to have the care and custody of a qualified student.

   GUARDIAN.

      (1)   A person who, under court order, is the guardian of the person of a qualified student; or

      (2)   A public or private agency with whom a qualified student has been placed by a court.

(Ord. 48-1996)