Definitions

Act 14 of 1949, § 1501-D, under PUBLIC SCHOOL CODE OF 1949.

Act 14 of 1949, § 1501-D

Section 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.

(1501-D amended July 20, 2007, P.L.278, No.45)