§ 9801. 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: “Institution of higher education.” Any of the following: (1) A community college operating under Article XIX-A of the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known […]
§ 9802. Program established. To the extent funds are appropriated for the purposes provided under this chapter, the department shall establish a youth challenge program as provided for under 32 U.S.C. § 509 (relating to National Guard Youth Challenge Program of opportunities for civilian youth). The program shall be known as the Keystone State Challenge […]
§ 9803. Description of program. (a) General rule.–The department shall develop program guidelines in consultation with the Department of Education. Consistent with 32 U.S.C. § 509(a) (relating to National Guard Youth Challenge Program of opportunities for civilian youth), the program shall seek to improve the life skills and employment potential of participants by providing military-based […]
§ 9804. Length of program. The program shall be for a period of time as set forth in 32 U.S.C. § 509(a) (relating to National Guard Youth Challenge Program of opportunities for civilian youth).
§ 9805. Participants. Requirements for participation in the program shall be as prescribed by the United States Secretary of Defense under 32 U.S.C. § 509(e) (relating to National Guard Youth Challenge Program of opportunities for civilian youth).
§ 9806. Administration. Subject to 32 U.S.C. § 509 (relating to National Guard Youth Challenge Program of opportunities for civilian youth) and its implementing regulations and applicable agreements, the program shall be staffed by the administrative, professional, technical and clerical employees necessary for the operation of the program.
§ 9807. Funding. The department shall apply for funding, as provided for under 32 U.S.C. § 509(d) (relating to National Guard Youth Challenge Program of opportunities for civilian youth). Under 32 U.S.C. § 509(j), the department may supplement such funding with other resources, including gifts, made available to the department and may also accept, use […]
§ 9808. Transferability of course credit. All academic course credits earned by a program participant shall be recognized by any school entity in which the participant enrolls following completion of the program. The department, in consultation with the Department of Education, shall ensure that the program complies with all statutory and regulatory provisions as necessary […]
§ 9809. Advisory council. (a) Establishment.–There is established an advisory council for the program. The advisory council shall consist of the following members and the Adjutant General, who shall serve as a nonvoting, ex officio member. Members of the advisory council shall be appointed as follows: (1) Three members appointed by the Governor as follows: […]
§ 9810. Report. The department shall submit annually to the chairperson and minority chairperson of the Education Committee of the Senate, the chairperson and minority chairperson of the Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee of the Senate, the chairperson and minority chairperson of the Education Committee of the House of Representatives and the chairperson and […]
§ 9811. Audit required. The department shall undergo an annual audit of the program. The audit shall be conducted by a qualified independent certified public accountant under generally accepted audit standards of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board. The audit shall be submitted to the following: (1) The chairperson and minority chairperson of the Education Committee […]
