24 Pa. Stat. § 15-1501-D

Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-92
Section 15-1501-D - Definitions

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

"Department." The Department of Education of the Commonwealth.

"Extended day services." Head Start and child-care services provided to children eligible for Head Start by a Head Start provider or through a collaborative agreement between a Head Start provider and a licensed child-care center, or a registered family or group day-care home for those hours and days beyond the hours funded through the Federal Head Start Program.

"Head Start." A program funded under the Federal Head Start Act established by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 ( Public Law 97-35, 95 Stat. 357) and carried out by a Head Start agency or delegate agency that provides ongoing comprehensive child development services.

"Program." The Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program established in section 1502-D.

"School entity." A school district, joint school district, independent school or an intermediate unit.

24 P.S. § 15-1501-D

1949, March 10, P.L. 30, No. 14, art. XV-D, § 1501-D, added 2003, Dec. 23, P.L. 304, No. 48, § 20, imd. effective. Amended 2005 , July 13, P.L. 226, No. 46, § 9, imd. effective; 2007 , July 20, P.L. 278, No. 45, § 11, imd. effective.