(1) Any of the following where a school-age child
receives instruction:
(i) A public or nonpublic school for kindergarten
through grade 12, or a combination of grades.
(ii) An institution of higher education.
(iii) A distance learning program that is not
offered by a public school or the department.
(iv) A tutor who is a teacher licensed in any state,
has taught at an eligible postsecondary institution and
is a subject matter expert or a tutor or tutoring agency
otherwise approved by the department.
(2) The term does not include a parent of a school-age
child to the extent that the parent provides educational
services directly to the school-age child.
"Program." The Back on Track Education Scholarship Account
Program established under section 2603-L(a).
"Public school." A school district, charter school, cyber
charter school, regional charter school, intermediate unit or
area vocational-technical school.
"Resident school district." The school district in which a
school-age child resides.
"School-age child." A child who is enrolled in kindergarten
through grade 12 and resides in this Commonwealth.
"Student with a disability." As defined in 22 Pa. Code ยง
14.101 (relating to definitions).
Section 2603-L. Back on Track Education Scholarship Account
Program.
(a) Establishment.--The Back on Track Education Scholarship
Account Program is established in the department.
(b) Individuals who may apply.--A parent may apply for an
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