(1) As used in this chapter, "calendar year" means the period commencing on January 1st and ending on December 31st. Unless otherwise stated, calendar year references including numeric references (e.g., 1994) are to the calendar year for which levy authority and local effort assistance are being calculated pursuant to this chapter.

(2) As used in this chapter, "certified excess levy" means the amount certified pursuant to RCW 84.52.020 by or on behalf of a school district to the board or boards of county commissioners of the county or counties of the school district for collection in a given calendar year for general fund enrichment support of the school district pursuant to RCW 84.52.053.

(3) As used in this chapter, the term "excess levy authority" means the maximum allowed dollar amount of a school district's certified excess levy for a given calendar year as determined pursuant to this chapter.

(4) "School year" means the same as defined in WAC 392-121-031.