It licenses, funds and provides technical assistance to private schools. The office also provides direction and oversight of school operations for the Thaddeus Stevens State School of Technology. The council members are appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Senate. A student member sits on each council. The board has general direction and control of the property and management of the institution.
Members receive reimbursement for expenses.
The board has general direction and control of the property and management of the institution. Members receive reimbursement for expenses. The panel advises the Secretary of Education and the Department of Education on met and unmet needs in the education of exceptional persons. The panel is mandated by federal law. Members receive reimbursement for expenses.