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Pennsylvania Statutes Title 71 P.S. State Government § 583-1. Definitions (Adm. Code § 2201-C)

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:

“Board.” The PennSERVE Advisory Board established under section 2206-C.  1

“Community service.”The performance of tasks designated to accomplish any of the following:

(1) The promotion of the well-being of children, older adults, persons with physical or developmental disabilities or persons with low incomes.

(2) Educational development, including literacy training, adult basic education courses or instruction in job search skills, job application skills, school readiness or postsecondary access.

(3) Projects or activities calculated to improve public health and safety.

(4) Environmental preservation, enhancement and remediation, including the conservation of natural habitats, maintenance of public lands or promotion of environmental stewardship.

(5) Activities to increase the preparation of individuals for disasters, improve individuals' readiness to respond to disasters, help individuals recover from disasters or help mitigate disasters.

(6) Facilitate access to services and resources that contribute to the economic well-being of Pennsylvanians, including financial literacy, healthy and affordable housing or improved employment readiness or skills.

(7) Impact the quality of life of veterans and military families.

(8) Educational activities, through a Pennsylvania education system or community or governmental entity, which instill an ethic of civic responsibility and citizenship in all Pennsylvanians and in particular young Pennsylvanians.

“Community-based agency.”A private, nonprofit organization that is representative of a community or a significant segment of a community that is engaged in meeting human, educational or environmental community needs.

“Department.” The Department of Labor and Industry of the Commonwealth.

“National and Community Service Act of 1990.”The National and Community Service Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-610, 104 Stat. 3127),  2 as amended.

“Office.” The PennSERVE Office within the department established under section 2202-C.  3

1 71 P.S. § 583-6.
2 See 42 U.S.C.A. § 12501 et seq.
3 71 P.S. § 583-2.
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