(1) "Blended learning" means a formal education program in which a student learns: (a) at least in part, through online learning with some element of student control over time, place, path, and pace; (b) at least in part, in a supervised brick-and-mortar location away from home; and (c) in a program in which the modalities along each student's learning path within a course or subject are connected to provide an integrated learning experience.

(a) at least in part, through online learning with some element of student control over time, place, path, and pace;

(b) at least in part, in a supervised brick-and-mortar location away from home; and

(c) in a program in which the modalities along each student's learning path within a course or subject are connected to provide an integrated learning experience.

(2) "Competency-Based education" means a system where a student advances to higher levels of learning when the student demonstrates competency of concepts and skills regardless of time, place, or pace.

(3) "Extended learning" means learning opportunities outside of a traditional school structure, including: (a) online learning available anywhere, anytime; (b) career-based experiences, including internships and job shadowing; (c) community-based projects; and (d) off-site postsecondary learning.

(a) online learning available anywhere, anytime;

(b) career-based experiences, including internships and job shadowing;

(c) community-based projects; and

(d) off-site postsecondary learning.

(4) "Grant program" means the Competency-Based Education Grants Program created in this part.

(5) "Institution of higher education" means an institution listed in Section 53B-1-102.

(6) "Review committee" means the committee established under Section 53F-5-502.

(7) "STEM" means science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.