§ 20-2002-G. Definitions
Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 24 P.S. EducationEffective: July 8, 2022
Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated Statutes
Title 24 P.S. Education
Chapter 1. Public School Code of 1949 (Refs & Annos)
Article XX-G. Sexual Violence, Dating Violence, Domestic Violence and Stalking Education, Prevention and Response at Institutions of Higher Education and Private Licensed Schools (Refs & Annos)
Effective: July 8, 2022
24 P.S. § 20-2002-G
§ 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).1
“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),2 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),3 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),4 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.
Credits
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 [March 17, 2011]. Amended 2022, July 8, P.L. 620, No. 55, § 45, imd. effective.
24 P.S. § 20-2002-G, PA ST 24 P.S. § 20-2002-G
Current through Act 10 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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