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Pennsylvania Statutes Title 24 P.S. Education § 17-1702-D. Definitions

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

The following words and phrases when used in this article shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

“Department.” The Department of Education of the Commonwealth.

“Nonpublic school.”A school, other than a school entity, wherein a resident of this Commonwealth may legally fulfill the compulsory school attendance requirements of this act and which meets the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352, 42 U.S.C. § 2000 et seq.).

“Pennsylvania Special Education Advisory Panel.”A group of representatives that:

(1) advise the Secretary of Education and the department on:

(i) the unmet educational needs of students with disabilities;

(ii) developing corrective action plans;

(iii) developing and implementing policies to improve coordination of services to students with disabilities; and

(2) review and comment on Pennsylvania's Annual Performance Report, proposed special education regulations and funding procedures; and

(3) help the department develop and report information that is required by law to the United States Secretary of Education, in accordance with section 612(a)(21) of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (Public Law 91-230, 20 U.S.C. § 1412(a)(21)) and 34 CFR 300.167-300.169 (relating to State Advisory Panel).

“Pilot program.”The Disability Inclusive Curriculum Pilot Program established under this article.

“Professional educator.”As defined in section 1205.2(o). 1

“School entity.”A school district, charter school, regional charter school, cyber charter school, intermediate unit or area career and technical school.

1 24 P.S. § 12-1205.2.
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