24 Pa. Stat. § 7102

Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-92

Section 7102 - Definitions

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

"Agency." The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency.

"Approved child-care facility." A child day-care center or group day-care home located in this Commonwealth which is subject to and in compliance with regulations issued by the Department of Public Welfare.

"Program." The Early Childhood Education Professional Loan Forgiveness Program.

"Qualified applicant." A person who meets the following criteria:

(1) Has successfully completed an undergraduate program at an accredited college or university.

(2) Has a bachelor's degree and has obtained Pennsylvania State Early Childhood Education Certification (nursery through third grade) or an associate's degree in early childhood education or child development.

(3) Has borrowed through the agency-administered Guaranteed Student Loan Programs.

(4) Is a resident of this Commonwealth.

(5) Executes a sworn affidavit, under penalty of perjury, that he does not have a delinquent payment owing to any Commonwealth agency.

(6) Receives a salary of less than $18,500.

24 P.S. § 7102

1993, Dec. 17, P.L. 487, No. 73, § 2, effective 1/1/1994.