20-1-22. Definitions.

As used in this article, the term:

“Authority” means the Georgia Student Finance Authority created pursuant to Code Section 20-3-313.#

“Controlled substance” means any drug, substance, or immediate precursor included in the definition of the term “controlled substance” in paragraph (4) of Code Section 16-13-21.#

“Convicted” or “conviction” refers to a plea of guilty, a finding of guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction, or the acceptance of a plea of nolo contendere or affording of first offender treatment by a court of competent jurisdiction, irrespective of the pendency or availability of any appeal or application for collateral relief.#

“Dangerous drug” means any drug or substance defined as such under Code Section 16-13-71.#

“Date of conviction” means the date that the trial court determines guilt and enters judgment thereon or the date on which the court accepts a plea of nolo contendere or formally allows a person to receive first offender treatment.#

“Marijuana” shall have the same meaning as such term is defined in paragraph (16) of Code Section 16-13-21.#

“Nonpublic educational institution” means any postsecondary educational institution not established, operated, or governed by the State of Georgia.#

“Public educational institution” means:#

1. (A)

   Any two-year college, college, university, or other institution of higher learning under the management and control of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; and#

2. (B)

   Any postsecondary technical school under the management and control of the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia.#

“Student” means any person who is enrolled as a student in courses for academic credit on a full-time, part-time, temporary, or intermittent basis in any public or nonpublic educational institution.#