(h) As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection: "Department" shall mean the Department of Education of the Commonwealth.
"Flexible instructional day" shall mean a day that satisfies all of the following:
(1) Fulfills one of the minimum required days of instruction under section 1501.(2) Prevents a school building from opening due to any of the following:(ii) A hazardous weather condition.(iii) A law enforcement emergency.(iv) The inoperability of school buses or other equipment necessary to the public school entity's operation.(v) Damage to a school building.(vi) Another temporary circumstance rendering any portion of a school building unfit or unsafe for use.(3) Provides instruction to students. "Program" shall mean a program that allows for a number of flexible instructional days not to exceed five (5) days during a school year.
"Public school entity" shall mean any of the following:
(2) An intermediate unit.(3) An area career and technical school.(4) A charter school or regional charter school, as defined in section 1703-A. "School building" shall mean a building owned by or under the control of a public school entity or nonpublic school where classes are taught or extracurricular activities are conducted on a regular basis.