§ 8701. Definitions
Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 51 Pa.C.S.A. Military Affairs
51 Pa.C.S.A. § 8701
§ 8701. Definitions
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
“Commission.” The State Veterans' Commission established under section 1702 (relating to State Veterans' Commission).
“Educational institution.” Any college or university of the State System of Higher Education, a State-aided educational or training institution of a secondary or college grade or other institution of higher education, a business school, a trade school, a hospital school providing training for nurses, an institution providing courses in beauty culture, art, radio or undertaking or embalming, or such other educational training within this Commonwealth approved by the commission.
“Eligible disabled or deceased veteran.” A person who served in the military or naval forces of the United States, or a women's organization officially connected therewith, who:
(1) was killed in action or died as a result of wounds incurred during a period of war or armed conflict or as a result of hostile fire or terrorist attack during peacetime (as determined by the Department of Military Affairs);1
(3) was honorably discharged from the military or naval forces of the United States and certified by the United States Veterans' Administration as a 100% disabled veteran as a result of service during a period of war or armed conflict or as a result of hostile fire or terrorist attack (as determined by the Department of Military Affairs) during peacetime; or
(4) was honorably discharged from the military or naval forces of the United States and died as a result of a service-connected disability (as certified by the United States Veterans' Administration) incurred during a period of war or armed conflict or as a result of peacetime hostile fire or terrorist attack (as determined by the Department of Military Affairs).
“Qualified child.” Any child meeting the requirements of section 8703 (relating to eligibility and qualification requirements).
Credits
1988, April 29, P.L. 381, No. 60, § 1, retroactive effective Jan. 1, 1988.
Footnotes
Reference to “Department of Military Affairs” deemed to be reference to Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, pursuant to 1995, Dec. 21, P.L. 737, No. 80, § 4.
51 Pa.C.S.A. § 8701, PA ST 51 Pa.C.S.A. § 8701
Current through Act 10 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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