24 Pa. Stat. § 20-2002-G

Current through P.A. Acts 2024-18
Section 20-2002-G - 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:

"Dating violence." As defined in section 1553(f).

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

"Domestic violence." As defined in section 2333(e) of the act of April 9, 1929 ( P.L. 177, No.175), known as the Administrative Code of 1929.

"Domestic violence program." As defined in 23 Pa.C.S. § 6102 (relating to definitions).

"Education program." An evidence-based sexual violence, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking prevention and awareness education program under this article.

"Independent institution of higher education." As defined in the act of November 29, 2004 ( P.L. 1383, No.180), known as the Uniform Crime Reporting Act.

"Institution of higher education" or "institution." An independent institution of higher education, a community college, a state-related institution or a member institution of the state system of higher education.

"Matriculating." Enrolling in an institution of higher education or private licensed school.

"Private licensed school" or "school." As defined in the act of December 15, 1986 ( P.L. 1585, No.174), known as the Private Licensed Schools Act.

"Rape crisis center." As defined in 42 Pa.C.S. § 5945.1 (relating to confidential communications with sexual assault counselors).

"Sexual violence." An act of sexual violence as defined in 42 Pa.C.S. § 6402 (relating to definitions).

"Stalking." An act of stalking as defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 2709.1 (relating to stalking).

"Student." A person who is enrolled on a full-time basis at an institution of higher education or private licensed school.

24 P.S. § 20-2002-G

Amended by P.L. TBD 2022 No. 55, § 45, eff. 7/8/2022.
1949, March 10, P.L. 30, No. 14, art. XX-G, § 2002-G, added 2010, Nov. 17, P.L. 996, No. 104, §21, effective in 120 days [ 3/17/2011].