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:

“Adjustment factor.” A fraction between zero and one established under this article.

“Base reimbursement amount.” The State median structural cost per full-time equivalent student for completed school building projects receiving reimbursement calculated by the department for every five years prior to the effective date of this section and every five-year period thereafter.

“Department.” The Department of Education of the Commonwealth.

“Emergency.” A deficiency in a school building that prohibits the school building or a portion of the building from being occupied.

“Full-time equivalent building capacity.” The sum of the products of the room capacity multiplied by the cost-weighting factor for each of the building's rooms as follows:

For the purpose of performing the full-time equivalent building capacity calculation, a planetarium, natatorium and administration building shall not be included.

“Program.” The maintenance project grant program established under this article.

“Project.” The construction of a new building, the addition to an existing building or the renovation of an existing building.

“School entity.” A school district or career and technical center.

“Secretary.” The Secretary of Education of the Commonwealth.

“Wealth factor.” As follows: