24 Pa. Stat. § 15-1501-E

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

Section 15-1501-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:

"Character education." A course of instruction designed to educate and assist students in developing basic civic values and character traits, a service ethic and community outreach and thus to improve the school environment and student achievement and learning.

"Character education program" or "program." A program designed and implemented by a school district to provide a course of character education to students in that school district. This term includes, but is not limited to:

(1) Professional education for professional educators for the delivery of character education.

(2) Participation in professional education programs by members of the Character Education Advisory Group.

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

"Grant program." The Character Education Grant Program established by section 1504-E.

"Professional educator." An individual who holds a Pennsylvania teacher, educational specialist or administrative certification or letter of eligibility.

"Secretary." The Secretary of Education of the Commonwealth.

24 P.S. § 15-1501-E

1949, March 10, P.L. 30, No. 14, art. XV-E, § 1501-E, added 2004, July 4, P.L. 536, No. 70, § 15, imd. effective.