As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) “Consortium” means the consortium for cooperative innovative education created under § 49-15-103;
(2) “Dual credit program” means a postsecondary course, taught in a high school by certified secondary instructors, the successful completion of which prepares a secondary student to sit for a postsecondary challenge examination, administered under the supervision of postsecondary faculty or a consortium approved certified secondary instructor. The student's score on the challenge examination shall be used by a postsecondary institution for evaluation to determine the granting of postsecondary credit towards a diploma or a certificate or an associate or baccalaureate degree;
(3) “Dual enrollment program” means a program in which a secondary student is enrolled in a postsecondary course creditable toward high school completion and a postsecondary diploma or certificate or an associate or baccalaureate degree; and
(4) “Office of postsecondary coordination and alignment” means the office of postsecondary coordination and alignment in the division of career and technical education in the department of education.