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22 Pa. Code § 338.2. Definitions.

§ 338.2. Definitions.

 The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

   Act—The Program provisions of Article XIX-F of the School Code (24 P. S. § §  19-1901-F—19-1907-F).

   Department—The Department of Education of the Commonwealth.

   Eligible applicant—Any of the following:

     (i)   An institution of higher education.

     (ii)   An institution of higher education in partnership with one or more of the following:

       (A)   Another institution of higher education.

       (B)   An area vocational-technical school or ATVS, as defined in §  4.3 (relating to definitions).

       (C)   A community education council or CEC, as defined under section 1901-D of the School Code of 1949 (24 P. S. §  19-1901-D).

       (D)   A private licensed school as the term is defined under the Private Licensed Schools Act (24 P. S. § §  211—225.5), that is authorized to confer the degree of Associate in Specialized Technology or Associate in Specialized Business and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology or the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.

   Equipment—An instrument, machine, apparatus or set of articles that is used to teach skills or provide information directly related to the eligible Technical College Program based on Statewide and regional needs and in accordance with Department guidelines.

   High-demand occupation—Job categories that are in demand by employers, have higher skill needs and are likely to provide a family-sustaining wage. These occupations require an associate degree or a certificate that may lead to an associate degree.

   Institution of higher education—Any of the following:

     (i)   An institution of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

     (ii)   A Pennsylvania community college created under Article XIX-A of the School Code (24 P. S. § §  19-1901-A—19-1918-A).

     (iii)   The Pennsylvania State University, the University of Pittsburgh, Temple University, Lincoln University and their branch campuses.

     (iv)   An institution as the term is defined under 24 Pa.C.S. §  6501(a) (relating to applicability of chapter) that is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and that is not a theological seminary or school of theology or a sectarian or denominational institution.

   Lead sponsor—An institution of higher education which as an eligible applicant receives approval to establish a Program.

   Program—The Pennsylvania Technical College Program authorized by the act.

   School Code—The Public School Code of 1949 (24 P. S. § §  1-101—27-2702).



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