Pennsylvania Statutes Title 24 P.S. Education § 19-1904-G. Designations by secretary

(1) The secretary shall designate an established nonprofit organization as defined under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (Public Law 99-514, 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3)), which represents a rural multicounty region underserved by a comprehensive community college program, including work force development, to assist the secretary with the designation under paragraph (2).

(2) Within 30 days of the designation under paragraph (1), the secretary shall, in consultation with the nonprofit organization, designate contiguous counties or parts of contiguous counties to be served by establishment of a rural regional college.