§ 4603. Definitions
Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 24 P.S. EducationEffective: November 30, 2004
Effective: November 30, 2004
24 P.S. § 4603
§ 4603. Definitions
The following words and phrases when used in this act shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
“Acceptable-use policy.” A policy for Internet usage that meets the requirements of this act which is acceptable to and adopted by a school board or a governing body of a public library.
“Child pornography.” As described in 18 Pa.C.S. § 6312 (relating to sexual abuse of children).
“Department.” The Department of Education of the Commonwealth.
“Harmful to minors.” As defined in 18 Pa.C.S. § 5903 (relating to obscene and other sexual materials and performances).
“Internet.” The international network of computer systems.
“Obscene.” As defined for purposes of “obscene materials” in 18 Pa.C.S. § 5903 (relating to obscene and other sexual materials and performances).
“Public library.” A county or local library that receives State aid pursuant to Article III of the act of June 14, 1961 (P.L. 324, No. 188),1 known as The Library Code.
“School board.” The board of directors of a school entity.
“School entity.” A public school district, charter school, cyber charter school, intermediate unit or area vocational-technical school.2
“Secretary.” The Secretary of Education of the Commonwealth.
Credits
2004, Nov. 30, P.L. 1556, No. 197, § 3, imd. effective.
Footnotes
24 P.S. § 4301 et seq.
Reference to “area vocational-technical school” deemed to be reference to “area career and technical school”, pursuant to 2019, June 28, P.L. 117, No. 16, § 27; 2019, June 28, P.L. 146, No. 18, § 23; 2019, Oct. 30, P.L. 460, No. 76, § 62.
24 P.S. § 4603, PA ST 24 P.S. § 4603
Current through Act 10 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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