(a) The center shall provide State wide coordination and training necessary for teachers, school administrators and businesspeople to participate effectively in distance learning. This subsection includes distance learning concepts, transport systems, scheduling needs and opportunities and pilot programs.(b) The center may continue to provide grants to training centers, postsecondary institutions, intermediate units or other appropriate organizations in order to provide local technical support and training coordination for the program on a regional basis.(c) The center shall provide coordination, training and advice to the Department of Education and the State Public School Building Authority concerning distance learning opportunities.(d) For the purposes of this section, "center" means the Center for Rural Pennsylvania.1949, March 10, P.L. 30, No. 14, § 784.3, added 1994, March 28, P.L. 117, No. 12, § 2, effective in 60 days.