As used in K.S.A. 72-3567 through 72-3573 , and amendments thereto:
(a) "District" or "school district" means any school district which submits an application pursuant to K.S.A. 72-3568 , and amendments thereto;
(b) "program" means the Kansas skills for success in school program;
(c) "department" means the Kansas department of education;
(d) "state board" means the state board of education; and
(e) "pupil" means any pupil in kindergarten or any of the grades one through three.