(1) School: education program provided by a public, private, or home school.

(2) Official withdrawal slip: school document clearly identifying applicant by name, date of birth and providing last school enrollment date. Official withdrawal slip must contain school seal or be originally signed by designated school official (e.g., principal, guidance counselor) .

(3) Chief education officer: public school--principal or designated school official (e.g. guidance counselor) ; private school--principal or supervising teacher; home school--parent or legal guardian providing home school instruction.

(4) Applicant's high school class: high school graduating class defined as 12 years from first grade.

(5) Responsible adult: adult with knowledge of a 16 year-old applicant's substantial and warranted reasons for leaving regular school program. Responsible adult's (e.g., probation officer, judge) signature required in lieu of parent/legal guardian signature when 16 year-old applicant does not live with parent or legal guardian.

(6) Regular school program: education program provided by a public, private, or home school for which credits towards graduation are earned.