in at least the subjects of reading, grammar,
mathematics, social studies and science.
(ii) Not to enroll the eligible student in a public
school for a school year in which the eligible student is
participating in the program.
(iii) Not to accept a scholarship for the eligible
student under the educational improvement tax credit
program or opportunity scholarship tax credit program
established under Article XX-B of the act of March 10,
1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of
1949, in an amount which, when combined with an award
made under the program, exceeds the tuition, costs and
fees of attendance at the student's chosen school for a
school year in which the eligible student is
participating in the program.
(iv) For a student with special needs who is awarded
funds under this program, participation in the program is
a parental placement of the child under 20 U.S.C. §
1412(a)(10) (relating to State eligibility) of the
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
(2) If the department approves an eligible student's
application for participation in the program, the
Commonwealth shall deposit into the account of the eligible
student participating in the program an amount equal to 90%
of all State payments made to the resident school district of
the eligible student for the immediately preceding school
year divided by the resident school district's average daily
membership for the immediately preceding school year. This
amount shall be deposited on a quarterly basis, as provided
in section 4(8).
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