For the purposes of this chapter the following terms have the following meanings:
(1) “Adult education” means all the concerns and activities within the definition in § 16-58-2;
(2) “Board” means the board of regents for elementary and secondary education created pursuant to § 16-60-1;
(3) “Bureau” means the bureau of adult and vocational education within the department;
(4) “Commission” means the Rhode Island adult education commission established pursuant to § 16-58-1;
(5) “Commissioner” means the commissioner of the department of elementary and secondary education;
(6) “Coordinator” means the state coordinator of adult education;
(7) “Department” means the department of elementary and secondary education;
(8) “Office” means the office of adult education within the bureau.