Pennsylvania Statutes Title 24 P.S. Education § 19-1901-F. Definitions

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.

“Educationally underserved area.”As defined in Article XIX-D.  1

“Eligible applicant.”Any of the following:

(1) An institution of higher education.

(2) An institution of higher education in partnership with one or more of the following:

(i) Another institution of higher education.

(ii) An area career and technical school or area vocational-technical school, as defined under 22 Pa. Code § 4.3 (relating to definitions).

(iii) A community education council as defined under section 1901-D.  2

(iv) A private licensed school as the term is defined under section 2 of the act of December 15, 1986 (P.L. 1585, No. 174),  3 known as the Private Licensed Schools Act, that is authorized to confer the degree of Associate in Specialized Technology or Associate in Specialized Business and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology or the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.

“Institution of higher education.”Any of the following:

(1) An institution of the State System of Higher Education created under Article XX-A.  4

(2) A community college created under Article XIX-A.  5

(3) The Pennsylvania State University, the University of Pittsburgh, Temple University, Lincoln University and their branch campuses.

(4) An institution as the term is defined under 24 Pa.C.S. § 6501(a) (relating to applicability of chapter) that is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The term does not include an institution which is determined by the Department of Education to be a theological seminary or school of theology or a sectarian and denominational institution.

“Lead sponsor.”An institution of higher education which as an eligible applicant receives approval to establish a technical college program.

“Program.” The Pennsylvania Technical College Program approved under this article.