Within these constraints, private-sector plan sponsors are relatively free to establish, maintain, and modify their plans as regulated by ERISA. By contrast, the basic features of public employee plansâeligibility, contributions, types of beneï¬ ts, etc.âare often spelled out in statutes or. in local ordinances.
Noun. 1. maleate-a salt or ester of maleic acid; used as a nontricyclic antidepressant drug for psychomotor activation. antidepressant, antidepressant drug-any of a class of drugs used to treat depression; often have undesirable side effects.ester-formed by reaction between an acid and an alcohol with elimination of water.aleate-a salt or ester of maleic acid; used as a nontricyclic antidepressant drug for psychomotor activation. antidepressant, antidepressant drug-any of a class of drugs used to treat depression; often have undesirable side effects.
The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) is one of two national accrediting organizations for the education profession in the United States. âNCATE accreditationâ refers to approval of an institutionâs department/school/college of education by NCATE. This is a form of specialized, professional accreditation. The institution voluntarily applies to NCATE for this accreditation; in most states, including Minnesota, there is no requirement to do so.