As used in this article, the term:

(1) "Board of regents" means the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.

(2) "Council" means the Education Coordinating Council created in Article 1 of this chapter.

(3) "Director" means the director of the Office of Education Accountability.

(4) "Early intervention program" means the program established under Code Section 20-2-153.

(5) "Office" means the Office of Education Accountability.