Section 1301-E. 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:
"Behavioral service providers." The term includes, but is not limited to, a State, county or local behavioral health service provider, crisis intervention center or psychiatric hospital. The term includes a private service provider which contracts with a State, county or local government to act as a behavioral health agency.
"Chief school administrator." A superintendent of a school district, executive director of an intermediate unit, administrative director of an area career and technical school or chief administrator of a charter school, regional charter school or cyber charter school. (Def. amended Nov. 12, 2025, P.L.244, No.47)
"Committee." The School Safety and Security Committee established under section 1302-B.
"County agency." The term includes, but is not limited to, a county children and youth agency, drug and alcohol service agency, behavioral or mental health agency or other human or social services agency.
"Law enforcement agency." As defined in section 1302-D.
"Safe2Say Something Program." The Safe2Say Something Program established under Article XIII-D. (Def. amended Nov. 12, 2025, P.L.244, No.47)
"School entity." A school district, intermediate unit, area career and technical school, charter school, regional charter school or cyber charter school.
"School security personnel." A school police officer, school resource officer or school security guard appointed or employed under Article XIII-C.
"Student assistance program." As defined in 22 Pa. Code § 12.16 (relating to definitions).
"Team." A threat assessment team established by a school entity under section 1302-E(a).
(1301-E added June 28, 2019, P.L.146, No.18)