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:

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

“Military-connected student.” A school-aged child who is a dependent of any of the following:

“Nonpublic school.” A nonprofit school, other than a public school within this Commonwealth, where a resident of this Commonwealth may legally fulfill the compulsory school attendance requirements of this act and which meets the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-352, 78 Stat. 241).

“Program.” The Purple Star School Program established under section 1503-M(a).¹

“Public school.” A school district, a school in a school district, charter school, cyber charter school, intermediate unit, regional charter school or an area career and technical school.