shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Department." The Department of Education of the
Commonwealth.
"Grant." A Keystone Telepresence Education Grant authorized
and awarded by the department under the program to intermediate
units in this Commonwealth.
"Homebound student." A student in this Commonwealth who:
(1) is unable to attend school for an extended period as
the result of a serious medical condition, including injuries
from an accident, recovery from a medical procedure, serious
illness or chronic illness; and
(2) satisfies the conditions for receipt of homebound
instruction under 22 Pa. Code § 11.25 (relating to temporary
excusals due to illness or other urgent reasons).
"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 Keystone Telepresence Education Grant Program
established under section 1503-J(a).
"PUBLIC SCHOOL." A SCHOOL DISTRICT, CHARTER SCHOOL, REGIONAL
CHARTER SCHOOL OR CAREER AND TECHNICAL SCHOOL.
"Secretary." The Secretary of Education of the Commonwealth.
"Telepresence equipment." Available technology that enables
homebound students to participate in daily educational
activities with the students' classmates and teachers, in real-
time, from a remote location. The technology shall include audio
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