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Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 51 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › ADVERTISING AND PROSPECTUS INFORMATION › Section 51.103 - College endorsements

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(a) A
				  school may not claim or imply that it is endorsed by colleges, universities or
				  other institutions of higher education unless written evidence of that fact is
				  filed with the Board by the endorsing college, university or other institution,
				  which shall have a charter to grant degrees from the State Board of Education
				  or which has been endorsed by an institution of higher education by its
				  regional accrediting agency.
(b)
				  The matriculation of a student from a school in a college or university does
				  not of itself constitute an endorsement by the college or university for
				  purposes of this section.
The provisions of this §
												51.103 amended under the Private
						Academic Schools Act (24 P. S. §§
													6701-6721).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 51 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › ADVERTISING AND PROSPECTUS INFORMATION › Section 51.104 - Designation as "college" or "university

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A school may not apply to itself either as part of its name
					 or in an- other manner the designation of "college" or "university" in a way
					 that gives the impression that it is an educational institution conforming to
					 the standards and qualifications prescribed for colleges and universities by
					 the State Board of Education, unless it in fact meets those standards and
					 qualifications.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 51 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › ADVERTISING AND PROSPECTUS INFORMATION › Section 51.106 - Catalogs

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(a) Printed
				  catalogs, bulletins, pamphlets or a form of prospectus information shall be
				  specific and accurate with respect to the following:
(1) Prerequisite educational training or
				  experience requirements.
(2) School
				  curricula, grades and age requirement.
(3) Graduation requirements.
(4) Tuition, boarding and other fees or
				  charges.
(5) Fee retention/refund
				  policy.
(6) Extra curricular
				  activities.
(7) Immunization
				  requirements.
(8) General operating
				  policies.
(9) Procedures for
				  parent/guardian/student complaints.
(i)
				  Questions or concerns that are not satisfactorily resolved between the
				  parent/guardian and the school may be brought to the attention of the State
				  Board of Private Academic Schools.
(ii) Send correspondence to the Secretary of
				  the State Board of Private Academic Schools, 333 Market Street, Harrisburg,
				  Pennsylvania 17126-0333, (717) 783-6840.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 51 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › ADVERTISING AND PROSPECTUS INFORMATION › Section 51.107 - School name

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Under
					 54 Pa.C.S. §§
											301-332
					 (relating to the Fictitious Names Act), it is unlawful for a school to operate
					 or advertise under a corporate or fictitious name, unless the name is
					 registered by filing an application with the Department of State. The
					 registered school name shall also be filed with the Board.
The provisions of this §
												51.107 amended under Private
						Academic Schools Act (24 P. S. §§
													6701-6721).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 51 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › OWNERSHIP AND SITUS › Section 51.111 - Owner requirements

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An individual proprietor of a school, each member of a
					 partnership, association or company that owns a school and each officer and
					 director of a corporation which owns a school, who is directly connected with
					 the conduct and operation of the educational program shall:
(1) Be a person of good moral
				  character.
(2) Be a citizen of the
				  United States.
(3) Be at least 21
				  years of age.
(4) Not be addicted
				  to the use of morphine, cocaine or another addictive drug.
(5) Be mentally competent.
(6) File with the Board three letters of
				  reference, which shall remark frankly on the person's:
(i) Integrity.
(ii) Financial responsibility.
(iii) Previous experience in the
				  administration or operation of an educational program.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 51 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › OWNERSHIP AND SITUS › Section 51.112 - Specific situs and ownership

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A license shall be granted to the owner of a particular
					 school for the specific ownership constituency and for the specific school
					 situs designated and declared in the application for a license. A change in
					 ownership or school situs shall be approved by the Board prior to the date of
					 the change.
The provisions of this §
												51.112 amended under the Private
						Academic Schools Act (24 P. S. §§
													6701-6721).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 51 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › OWNERSHIP AND SITUS › Section 51.113 - Change in ownership or procedure

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A change in ownership requires an application for an
					 initial license as provided in §
										51.4 (relating to licenses). The
					 application shall be submitted to the Board at least 30 days in advance of the
					 effective date of the change, and the school may not be operated or conducted
					 under the new or different individual proprietorship, partnership, association
					 or corporation until the initial license is granted and issued to the new or
					 different ownership constituency.
The provisions of this §
												51.114 amended under the Private
						Academic Schools Act (24 P. S. §§
													6701-6721).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 51 - GENERAL PROVISIONS › OWNERSHIP AND SITUS › Section 51.114 - Out-of-State owner

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When the ownership of a school is vested outside of this
					 Commonwealth, the owner shall certify to the Board the name and address of a
					 representative in this Commonwealth who is authorized to accept service of
					 notice sent by the Board or a legal action instituted by a
					 student.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 52 - ACCREDITING ORGANIZATIONS-STATEMENT OF POLICY › Section 52.1 - Purpose

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The purpose of this chapter is to describe the policies of
				  the State Board of Education (State Board) regarding applications made by
				  accrediting organizations for approval under section 5 of the Private Academic
				  Schools Act (24 P. S. §
										6705).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 52 - ACCREDITING ORGANIZATIONS-STATEMENT OF POLICY › Section 52.2 - Process

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(a) The Department
				will administer the process governing application by an accrediting
				organization seeking approval under section 5 of the Private Academic Schools
				Act (24 P. S. §
										6705) and
				establish administrative policies regarding recognition of school accreditation
				by accrediting organizations in accordance with an agreement between the State
				Board of Education (State Board) and the Department.
(b) The Department will make a recommendation
				to the State Board regarding all applications that have been fully processed,
				but the final decision to approve or disapprove an application of an
				accrediting organization under section 5 of the Private Academic Schools Act
				rests solely with the State Board.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 52 - ACCREDITING ORGANIZATIONS-STATEMENT OF POLICY › Section 52.3 - Application

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An application for approval as an accrediting organization
				  under section 5 of the Private Academic Schools Act (24 P. S. §
										6705) should include the following
				  elements.
(1)
Information
				specific to the applicant accrediting organization and its operations
.
(i) Staffing capacity.
(ii) Personnel expertise.
(iii) Affiliations, location of home office
				and relationship to operation in this Commonwealth.
(iv) Policies, including complaint and
				disclosure processes.
(v) Annual
				report.
(vi) Fee
				schedule.
(vii) Scope and types of
				programs for which authority to accredit is sought, including grade
				level.
(viii) Other information as
				the Department might deem appropriate.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 52 - ACCREDITING ORGANIZATIONS-STATEMENT OF POLICY › Section 52.4 - Reporting

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(a) An approved
				accrediting organization annually should make a report to the Department that
				includes a summary of its accreditation activity, including a listing of
				schools that have been accredited, the fees collected, its visitation schedule,
				and other information that the Department might deem appropriate.
(b) Accrediting organizations should make an
				immediate, one-time report to the Department regarding each educational
				institution that has gained or lost accreditation.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 52 - ACCREDITING ORGANIZATIONS-STATEMENT OF POLICY › Section 52.5 - Expiration and renewal

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(a)
				Authority to accredit schools will expire 5 years from the date of approval by
				the State Board of Education but may be renewed by the State Board every fifth
				year.
(b) The accrediting
				organization seeking renewal will prepare a self study, evaluation and plan of
				action and submit it to the Department 6 months prior to the expiration
				date.
(c) The Department will
				review the material, request additional information if necessary and recommend
				the State Board approve or deny renewal.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 53 - NURSERY SCHOOLS AND KINDERGARTENS › AGE › Section 53.1 - Age groups

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(a) The
				  age groups within the scope of nursery and kindergarten education shall be
				  classified as follows:
(1) Three and
				  four-year-olds-nursery school.
(2)
				  Five-year-olds-kindergarten.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 53 - NURSERY SCHOOLS AND KINDERGARTENS › SCHOOL PLANT › Section 53.11 - Floor space

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(a)
Indoor.
There shall be a minimum of 35 square feet of floor
				  space per child in the indoor classrooms, exclusive of offices, sanitary
				  facilities, storage spaces and other auxiliary rooms. Classrooms shall have a
				  minimum height of 8-foot ceilings.
(b)
Outdoor.
There shall be
				  a minimum of 60 square feet of accessible space per child in the outdoor
				  activity area, which shall be free of hazards. Outdoor play areas which are
				  adjacent to traffic, steep banks, water or other unsafe areas shall be
				  fenced.
The provisions of this §
												53.11 amended under the Private
						Academic Schools Act (24 P. S. §§
													6701-6721).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 53 - NURSERY SCHOOLS AND KINDERGARTENS › SCHOOL PLANT › Section 53.12 - Restrooms

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There shall be at least one flush toilet and one washbowl
					 for every 15 children. If the toilet and washbowl facilities are not child
					 size, platforms or steps of proper size shall be provided.
The provisions of this §
												53.12 amended under the Private
						Academic Schools Act (24 P. S. §§
													6701-6721).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 53 - NURSERY SCHOOLS AND KINDERGARTENS › SCHOOL PLANT › Section 53.13 - Heating

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Radiators, fireplaces and heating and cooling devices
					 within the indoor classrooms shall be equipped with shields or guards for
					 providing protection against contact injuries. Kerosene, electric or other
					 types of portable heaters may not be used as heating devices in
					 classrooms.
The provisions of this §
												53.13 amended under the Private
						Academic Schools Act (24 P. S. §§
													6701-6721).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 53 - NURSERY SCHOOLS AND KINDERGARTENS › SCHOOL PLANT › Section 53.14 - Furnishings

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Wall and floor coverings and furniture shall be of such
					 type and quality as will assure safe and sanitary conditions.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 53 - NURSERY SCHOOLS AND KINDERGARTENS › PROFESSIONAL STAFF › Section 53.21 - Teachers

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In addition to the general requirements of §§
										51.31 and
					 51.34 (relating to general
					 requirements; and certification for teachers), to be certificated by the Board
					 as a nursery school or kindergarten teacher, a prospective teacher shall comply
					 with one of the following requirements:
(1) Be a graduate of an approved 4-year
				  college or university with a Pennsylvania teaching certificate in early
				  childhood education.
(2) Be a
				  graduate of an approved 4-year college or university and submit documentary
				  evidence of the successful completion of a minimum of 24 semester hours in the
				  theory of child development, early childhood or elementary education.
(3) Be a graduate of an approved 4-year
				  college or university and submit documentary evidence of at least 2 years
				  successful experience as a teacher in a public, nonpublic nonlicensed or
				  accredited nursery or kindergarten school.
The provisions of this §
												53.21 amended under the Private
						Academic Schools Act (24 P. S. §§
													6701-6721).
This section cited in 22 Pa. Code §
												53.26 (relating to teaching load);
						22 Pa. Code §
												61.21 (relating to teachers); and
						22 Pa. Code §
												63.12 (relating to
						teachers).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 53 - NURSERY SCHOOLS AND KINDERGARTENS › PROFESSIONAL STAFF › Section 53.22 - Assistant teachers

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(a) To
				  be certificated as an assistant teacher, a prospective teacher shall comply
				  with one of the following requirements:
(1) Be
				  a graduate of an approved 2-year college or university having specialized in
				  child development, early childhood or elementary education.
(2) Be a graduate of an approved 2-year
				  college or university and submit documentary evidence of successful completion
				  of a minimum of 24 semester hours in the theory of child development, early
				  childhood or elementary education.
(3) Have completed a minimum of 2 years of
				  college or university credit, totaling 60 credits, in an approved institution
				  and submit documentary evidence of successful completion of a minimum of 24
				  semester hours in the theory of child development, early childhood and
				  elementary education.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 53 - NURSERY SCHOOLS AND KINDERGARTENS › PROFESSIONAL STAFF › Section 53.23 - Aide

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(a) An aide may be
				  employed by a school to assist the teacher.
(b) An aide shall meet the following
				  qualifications:
(1) Be a high school graduate,
				  18 years or older, with good physical and mental health, be of good character
				  and possess personal qualifications for working with children.
(2) Be under direct supervision of a teacher
				  at all times and not be permitted to assume independent responsibilities for a
				  group of children.
(3) Be included
				  in inservice training.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 53 - NURSERY SCHOOLS AND KINDERGARTENS › PROFESSIONAL STAFF › Section 53.24 - Directors

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The director of a nursery school or kindergarten, in
					 addition to the requirements identified in §
										51.36 (relating to director),
					 shall be certified in either early childhood education or private academic
					 nursery/kindergarten. If a school is licensed only for kindergarten, the
					 director may be certified in elementary education, early childhood education or
					 private academic nursery/kindergarten.
The provisions of this §
												53.24 amended under the Private
						Academic Schools Act (24 P. S. §§
													6701-6721).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 53 - NURSERY SCHOOLS AND KINDERGARTENS › PROFESSIONAL STAFF › Section 53.26 - Teaching load

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(a)
				  Each class of children shall be headed by a teacher certified under §
										53.21 (relating to
				  teachers).
(b) There shall be a
				  minimum of two adults present and available at all times when children are
				  present at a school. Children may not be left unattended, indoors or outdoors,
				  at any time.
(c) Classes may be
				  organized to have separate or mixed age groupings. A school may group nursery
				  and kindergarten ages 3, 4 and 5 together when the school's methodology,
				  instructional materials and staff training are appropriate to the
				  grouping.
(d) A school which has
				  separate classes for ages 3, 4 and 5, which group ages 3 and 4 together or
				  which group ages 3, 4 and 5 together shall follow the pupil-teacher ratios
				  identified in the following chart.
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Teacher, assistant teacher,
								aides
Number of Pupils
Age
								Groupings
3
4
5
3 &
								4
3,4,5
Director or
								teacher
12
17
22
15
20
Director or teacher and one
								aide
17
21
27
19
26
Director or teacher and
assistant
								teacher or two
								aides
22
25
30
23
28
(e)
				  Exception to pupil-teacher ratios may be granted by the Board upon written
				  request.
The provisions of this §
												53.26 amended under the Private
						Academic Schools Act (24 P. S. §§
													6701-6721).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 53 - NURSERY SCHOOLS AND KINDERGARTENS › EQUIPMENT AND COURSE OF STUDY › Section 53.31 - Instructional materials and equipment

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There shall be instructional materials and indoor/outdoor
					 equipment compatible with the school's philosophy, objectives and teaching
					 methodology which will accommodate the number of children enrolled in the
					 school.
The provisions of this §
												53.31 amended under the Private
						Academic Schools Act (24 P. S. §§
													6701-6721).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 53 - NURSERY SCHOOLS AND KINDERGARTENS › EQUIPMENT AND COURSE OF STUDY › Section 53.33 - Program of instruction

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(a) The
				  program of instruction shall include those motor, creative, manipulative,
				  imaginative, rhythmic, language and science activities and experiences which
				  tend to promote effectively the physical, mental, social, emotional and
				  aesthetic development of children of preschool age. Objectives and daily plans
				  shall be kept on file and shall be available upon request.
(b) Learning experiences, both informal and
				  planned, shall include:
(1) Free
				  play-outdoors, weather permitting.
(2) Gross motor skill development.
(3) Fine motor skill development.
(4) Perceptual activities.
(5) Language arts activities.
(6) Mathematical activities.
(7) Science activities.
(8) Expressive arts including music, art and
				  dramatic play.
(9) Social science
				  and intercultural activities.
(10)
				  Nutrition.
(11) Health and
				  safety.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 55 - ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (GRADES 1 TO 8) › SCHOOL PLANT › Section 55.1 - Floor space

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(a)
Indoor.
There shall be a minimum of 30 square feet of floor
				  space per child in the indoor classrooms for grades one, two and three. For
				  grades four to eight there shall be a minimum of 25 square feet of floor space
				  per child in the indoor classrooms. Classrooms shall have a minimum height of
				  8-foot ceilings.
(b)
Outdoor.
There shall be a minimum of 60 square feet of
				  accessible space per child in the outdoor activity area, for grades one, two
				  and three. For grades four to eight there shall be a minimum of 100 square feet
				  of accessible space per child in the outdoor activity area.
The provisions of this §
												55.1 amended under the Private
						Academic Schools Act (24 P. S. §§
													6701-6721).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 55 - ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (GRADES 1 TO 8) › SCHOOL PLANT › Section 55.2 - Restrooms

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(a) There shall be
				  separate toilet and washbowl facilities for boys and girls.
(b) For students in grades one, two and
				  three, there shall be a minimum of one flush toilet and one washbowl for every
				  15 students of each sex.
(c) For
				  students in grades four to eight there shall be a minimum of one flush toilet
				  for every 20 girls and one flush toilet and two urinals for every 40 boys. A
				  restroom shall have at least one washbowl for every 40 students using that
				  room.
The provisions of this §
												55.2 amended under the Private
						Academic Schools Act (24 P. S. §§
													6701-6721).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 55 - ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (GRADES 1 TO 8) › SCHOOL PLANT › Section 55.3 - Furnishings

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Wall and floor coverings, and furniture shall be of such
					 type and quality as will assure safe and sanitary conditions.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 55 - ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (GRADES 1 TO 8) › PROFESSIONAL STAFF › Section 55.11 - Teachers

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In addition to the general requirements of §§
										51.31 and
					 51.34 (relating to general
					 requirements; and certification for teachers), elementary school teachers shall
					 meet one of the following requirements:
(1) Be a graduate of an approved 4-year
				  college or university with a Pennsylvania teaching certificate in elementary
				  education to teach grades K through 6, or a Pennsylvania early childhood
				  certificate to teach grades N through 3.
(2) Be a graduate of an approved 4-year
				  college or university and shall apply for a private academic teaching
				  certificate by submitting documentary evidence of the successful completion of
				  a minimum of 18 semester hours in the theory of elementary education.
(3) Be a graduate of an approved 4-year
				  college or university and submit documentary evidence of a minimum of 2 years
				  of successful teaching experience in a public, nonpublic nonlicensed or
				  accredited elementary school.
The provisions of this §
												55.11 amended under the Private
						Academic Schools Act (24 P. S. §§
													6701-6721).
This section cited in 22 Pa. Code §
												55.12 (relating to directors); 22
						Pa. Code §
												61.21 (relating to teachers); and
						22 Pa. Code §
												63.12 (relating to
						teachers).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 55 - ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (GRADES 1 TO 8) › PROFESSIONAL STAFF › Section 55.12 - Directors

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A director shall be qualified in accordance with §§
										51.34,
					 51.36 and
					 55.11 (relating to certification
					 for teachers; directors; and teachers).
The provisions of this §
												55.12 amended under the Private
						Academic Schools Act (24 P. S. §§
													6701-6721).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 55 - ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (GRADES 1 TO 8) › PROFESSIONAL STAFF › Section 55.13 - Teaching load

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(a)
				  Grades one, two, and three may not have more than 25 students under the
				  direction of one teacher at one time.
(b) Grades four to eight inclusive may not
				  have more than 30 students under the direction of one teacher at one
				  time.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 55 - ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (GRADES 1 TO 8) › INSTRUCTIONAL EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS › Section 55.21 - Instructional equipment and materials

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(a) There shall be instructional materials
				  and indoor and outdoor equipment consistent with the best current educational
				  theories and practices. These materials shall be used in concert with the
				  objectives, philosophy and teaching methodology of the school, and they shall
				  accommodate the number of children enrolled in the school.
(b) [Reserved].
The provisions of this §
												55.21 amended under the Private
						Academic Schools Act (24 P. S. §§
													6701-6721).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 55 - ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (GRADES 1 TO 8) › INSTRUCTIONAL EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS › Section 55.23 - Chalk boards

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Schools shall provide and maintain, in each classroom,
					 chalk boards or their equivalents placed at heights appropriate for the age
					 level and grade level of the students using them.
The provisions of this §
												55.23 amended under the Private
						Academic Schools Act (24 P. S. §§
													6701-6721).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 55 - ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (GRADES 1 TO 8) › PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION › Section 55.31 - Curriculum

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(a) The following
				  subjects shall be taught to every student every year in the English language,
				  and from English texts:
(1) English,
				  including listening and speaking.
(2) Reading.
(3) Spelling.
(4) Writing.
(5) Mathematics.
(6) Science.
(7) Social Studies.
(8) Health.
(9) Physical education.
(10) Art.
(11) Music.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 55 - ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (GRADES 1 TO 8) › PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION › Section 55.33 - Library/media services

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(a) A
				  school shall maintain a library/media collection which includes a variety of
				  both print and nonprint materials and related equipment of sufficient quality
				  and quantity to support and supplement the instructional program.
(b) Certified school librarians shall provide
				  leadership in the development and implementation of a school library/media
				  program.
(c) There shall be a
				  minimum quantity of 1,000 items per grade of print and nonprint materials and
				  equipment. As used in this subsection, the term "items" means books, films,
				  filmstrips, tapes, records, globes, slide sets, periodicals, audio-visual
				  equipment, maps and other items which supplement the school's program. Books
				  classified as textbooks may not be included as an item count except when used
				  in limited numbers as reference books.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 57 - SECONDARY SCHOOLS (GRADES 9 TO 12) › SCHOOL PLANT › Section 57.1 - Indoor/outdoor space

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(a)
				  There shall be a minimum of 15 square feet of floor space per student in
				  classrooms with a minimum height of 8-foot ceilings.
(b) A school shall provide sufficient indoor
				  and outdoor space to achieve its program objectives and philosophy and to meet
				  curricular requirements of §
										57.31 (relating to graduation
				  requirements).
The provisions of this §
												57.1 amended under the Private
						Academic Schools Act (24 P. S. §§
													6701-6721).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 57 - SECONDARY SCHOOLS (GRADES 9 TO 12) › SCHOOL PLANT › Section 57.2 - Restrooms

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(a) There shall be
				  separate restroom facilities for boys and girls.
(b) There shall be a minimum of one flush
				  toilet for every 20 girls.
(c)
				  There shall be at least one flush toilet and two urinals for every 40
				  boys.
(d) Each restroom shall have
				  at least one washbowl for every 40 students.
The provisions of this §
												57.2 amended under the Private
						Academic Schools Act (24 P. S. §§
													6701-6721).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 57 - SECONDARY SCHOOLS (GRADES 9 TO 12) › PROFESSIONAL STAFF › Section 57.11 - Teachers

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In addition to the general requirements of §§
										51.31 and
					 51.34 (relating to general
					 requirements; and certification for teachers) teachers shall meet one of the
					 following requirements:
(1) Be a
				  graduate of an approved 4-year college or university with a Pennsylvania
				  teaching certificate in the subject in which the instruction is or will be
				  rendered.
(2) Be a graduate of an
				  approved 4-year college or university and submit documentary evidence of the
				  successful completion of a minimum of 18 semester hours in the subject matter
				  field in which instructional service is or will be rendered, and documentary
				  evidence of the successful completion of a minimum of 6 semester hours in the
				  theory of secondary education.
(3)
				  Be a graduate of an approved 4-year college or university and submit
				  documentary evidence of the successful completion of a minimum of 18 semester
				  hours in the subject matter field in which instructional service is or will be
				  rendered, and documentary evidence of a minimum of 1 year of successful
				  teaching experience in a public, nonpublic nonlicensed or accredited secondary
				  school.
The provisions of this §
												57.11 amended under the Private
						Academic Schools Act (24 P. S. §§
													6701-6721).
This section cited in 22 Pa. Code §
												57.12 (relating to directors); 22
						Pa. Code §
												61.21 (relating to teachers); and
						22 Pa. Code §
												63.12 (relating to
						teachers).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 57 - SECONDARY SCHOOLS (GRADES 9 TO 12) › PROFESSIONAL STAFF › Section 57.12 - Directors

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Directors shall be qualified in accordance with §§
										51.34,
					 51.36 and
					 57.11 (relating to certification
					 for teachers; directors; and teachers).
The provisions of this §
												57.12 amended under the Private
						Academic Schools Act (24 P. S. §§
													6701-6721).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 57 - SECONDARY SCHOOLS (GRADES 9 TO 12) › PROFESSIONAL STAFF › Section 57.13 - Teaching load

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There may not be more than 30 students under the direction
					 of a teacher at any one time.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 57 - SECONDARY SCHOOLS (GRADES 9 TO 12) › INSTRUCTIONAL EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS › Section 57.21 - General requirements

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(a) The
				  following materials and equipment shall be included in classrooms or be
				  available for classroom use:
(1) Appropriate
				  texts, maps, and charts.
(2)
				  Educational films and projection equipment.
(3) Educational tapes and recording
				  equipment.
(4) Laboratory equipment
				  and apparatus.
(5) Library books
				  for reference and recreational reading.
(6) Appropriate periodicals.
(7) Usual school supplies.
(8) Desks, tables and chairs.
(9) Computers.
(10) Physical education equipment.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 57 - SECONDARY SCHOOLS (GRADES 9 TO 12) › INSTRUCTIONAL EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS › Section 57.22 - Chalk boards

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Schools shall provide and maintain chalk boards or their
					 equivalents placed at heights appropriate for the age level and grade level of
					 the students.
The provisions of this §
												57.22 amended under the Private
						Academic Schools Act (24 P. S. §§
													6701-6721).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 57 - SECONDARY SCHOOLS (GRADES 9 TO 12) › PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION › Section 57.31 - Graduation requirements

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(a) In
				  grades 9 through 12 every student graduating shall have completed 120 hours of
				  instruction in the following 21 units of credit:
Unit of
								Credit
Subject
4
English
3
Mathematics
3
Science
3
Social Studies
2
Arts or Humanities or Both
1
Health and Physical Education
5
Student selects five additional courses
								from among those approved for credit toward graduation by the school including
								approved vocational education courses.
(b)
				  A school shall identify planned courses-§
										51.52 (relating to curriculum
				  requirements) curriculum requirement-for which credit shall be awarded. The
				  written planned courses shall be on file at the school and shall be available
				  upon request for review by the Board or its designated
				  representatives.
(c) English and
				  Physical Education shall be taught to every student yearly in grades 9 through
				  12.
(d) The following planned
				  courses shall be required and taught to students:
(1) English-4 planned courses, each 120-clock
				  hours.
(2) Mathematics-3 planned
				  courses, each 120-clock hours.
(3)
				  Science-3 planned courses including laboratory sciences, each 120-clock
				  hours.
(4) Social Studies-3 planned
				  courses, each 120-clock hours. History and Government of the United States and
				  Pennsylvania shall be taught as required in section 1605 of the Public School
				  Code of 1949 (24 P. S. §
												16-1605).
(5) Health-one planned
				  course.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 57 - SECONDARY SCHOOLS (GRADES 9 TO 12) › PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION › Section 57.35 - Library/media services

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(a) A
				  school shall maintain a library/media collection which includes a variety of
				  print and nonprint materials and related equipment of sufficient quality and
				  quantity to support the instructional program.
(b) Certified school librarians shall provide
				  leadership in the development and implementation of a school library/media
				  program.
(c) A minimum quantity of
				  print and nonprint materials and equipment shall be 1,500 items per grade.
				  Items are defined as books, films, filmstrips, tapes, records, globes, slide
				  sets, periodicals, newspapers, computer terminals, audio-visual equipment, maps
				  and other items which supplement the school's program. Books classified as
				  textbooks may not be included as an item count except when used in limited
				  numbers as reference books.
The provisions of this §
												57.35 amended under the Private
						Academic Schools Act (24 P. S. §§
													6701-6721).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 57 - SECONDARY SCHOOLS (GRADES 9 TO 12) › PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION › Section 57.37 - Academic records

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(a) In
				  addition to §
										51.72 (relating to student), a
				  secondary school shall prepare, on a separate document, the academic record of
				  each student for the purpose of providing official transcripts to other
				  agencies and institutions.
(b) A
				  secondary school which closes shall submit the original academic records of
				  graduates to the Department.
The provisions of this §
												57.37 issued under the Private
						Academic Schools Act (24 P. S. §§
													6701-6721).
This section cited in 22 Pa. Code §
												51.7 (relating to
						closure).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 59 - SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOLS › GENERAL › Section 59.1 - Student exceptionalities; programs

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(a) Special education schools are schools
				  which develop programs to serve children with the following diagnosed
				  exceptionalities:
(1)
Brain-damaged
-as diagnosed by a neurologist.
(2)
Mentally retarded
-as
				  diagnosed through IQ testing by a certified school psychologist. The
				  classification of students shall be in accordance with the following degrees of
				  retardation:
(i)
Educable mentally
				  retarded
-IQ scores lower than 80.
(ii)
Trainable mentally
				  retarded
-IQ scores lower than 55.
(iii)
Severely and profoundly
				  retarded
-IQ scores lower than 35 and who are also evaluated by a
				  physician.
(3)
Socially and emotionally disturbed
-as diagnosed by a
				  psychiatrist.
(4)
Learning
				  disabled
-as diagnosed through an educational and school psychological
				  evaluation by a certified school psychologist.
(5)
Physically
				  handicapped
-as diagnosed by a physician and school
				  psychologist.
(6)
Speech
				  and language impaired
-as diagnosed by a speech clinician and, if
				  appropriate, a psychological evaluation by a school psychologist.
(7)
Visually impaired
-as
				  diagnosed by an eye specialist and school psychologist.
(8)
Deaf and hearing
				  impaired
-as diagnosed by an audiologist and otologist.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 59 - SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOLS › GENERAL › Section 59.3 - Evaluations

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No student may be admitted to a school regulated by this
					 chapter until the student has been evaluated in accordance with §
										59.1(a) 
					 (relating to student exceptionalities; programs). The following procedures
					 apply to testing and evaluation:
(1)
				  Except for speech and hearing, an individual psychological examination shall be
				  conducted by a certified school psychologist prior to enrollment.
(2) Tests shall be administered in the
				  language most common to the student.
(3) Tests and evaluation materials shall be
				  selected to accurately measure aptitude and achievement.
(4) No one test may be used as a sole
				  criterion for enrollment into the program.
(5) Information from families, including
				  physical condition, socio-cultural background and behavior in home and school,
				  shall be given full consideration prior to enrollment.
(6) Previous school records, pre-enrollment
				  test scores, physician reports, if applicable, and family information shall be
				  reviewed and interpreted by a school psychologist, the student's prospective
				  teacher and director of the school prior to assignment.
The provisions of this §
												59.3 issued under the Private
						Academic Schools Act (24 P. S. §§
													6701-6721).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 59 - SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOLS › GENERAL › Section 59.4 - Admissions

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(a) Criteria for
				  admission into the school shall be clearly stated in writing and shall include:
(1) More than one appropriate standardized
				  testing instrument.
(2)
				  Psychological report by a certified school psychologist as required by §
											59.1 (relating to student
				  exceptionalities; programs).
(3)
				  The diagnosis of a specific exceptionality as stated in § 59.1(a).
(4) Other information, such as family
				  history, former school records, health assessment and other pertinent
				  information as deemed necessary to evaluate the student for
				  admission.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 59 - SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOLS › GENERAL › Section 59.5 - Individualized Education Program (IEP)

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(a) A school shall develop an IEP appropriate
				  for each student. The plan shall be formulated based on the data collected in §
										59.4(a) (relating
				  to admissions) and shall be written by those identified in § 59.4(b).
(b) The parent or guardian may be requested
				  to participate in the development of the IEP.
(c) The IEP for each student shall include:
(1) Statement of student's present level of
				  educational performance.
(2)
				  Statement of annual goals for behaviors expected to be achieved.
(3) Statement of short-term instructional
				  objectives.
(4) Statement of
				  specific special educational services to be provided for the student.
(5) Statement of related services to meet the
				  student's needs.
(6) Statement of
				  specific instructional media and materials to be provided.
(7) Type of physical education program for
				  the student.
(8) Statement of
				  evaluations for achieving instructional objectives.
(9) Projected date for initiation and
				  anticipated duration of services of the IEP.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 59 - SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOLS › PROFESSIONAL STAFF › Section 59.11 - Teachers

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(a) In addition to
				  the general requirements of §§
										51.31 and
				  51.34 (relating to general
				  requirements; and certification for teachers), special education teachers shall
				  meet one of the following requirements:
(1) Be
				  a graduate of an approved 4-year college or university with a Pennsylvania
				  teaching certificate in the exceptionalities in which the instruction is or
				  will be rendered.
(2) Be a graduate
				  of an approved 4-year college or university and submit documentary evidence of
				  successful completion of 24 semester hours in the theory of special education.
				  Theory courses shall be selected from those listed in the certification
				  requirements for special education teachers with the following distribution:
(i) Six semester hours of basic
				  courses.
(ii) Six semester hours of
				  courses directly applicable to the exceptionality in which the instruction is
				  or will be rendered.
(iii) Twelve
				  semester hours of elective courses.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 59 - SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOLS › PROFESSIONAL STAFF › Section 59.12 - Directors

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Directors shall be qualified in accordance with §§
										51.34,
					 59.11 and
					 51.36 (relating to certification
					 for teachers; teachers; and director).
The provisions of this §
												59.12 amended under the Private
						Academic Schools Act (24 P. S. §§
													6701-6721).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 59 - SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOLS › PROFESSIONAL STAFF › Section 59.13 - Teaching load

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(a) The
				  maximum number of students under the direction of one teacher in a full-time
				  special education class shall be as follows:
Pupil-Teacher
								Ratio
Program Exceptionality
12-1
Socially and emotionally
								disturbed-preschool, elementary and secondary.
15-1
Educable mentally retarded-preschool,
								elementary and secondary.
12-1
Trainable mentally retarded-preschool
								and elementary.
15-1
Trainable mentally
								retarded-secondary.
8-1
Severely and profoundly
								retarded-preschool, elementary and secondary.
12-1
Brain injured and learning
								disabled-preschool, elementary and secondary.
8-1
Hearing impaired-preschool, elementary
								and secondary.
8-1
Speech and language impaired-preschool,
								elementary and secondary.
12-1
Visually impaired-preschool,
								elementary and secondary.
12-1
Physically handicapped-preschool,
								elementary and secondary.
(b)
				  In addition to the pupil-teacher ratio listed in subsection (a), preschool
				  programs shall have an aide in each class.
The provisions of this §
												59.13 amended under the Private
						Academic Schools Act (24 P. S. §§
													6701-6721).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 22 - EDUCATION › Part II - State Board of Private Academic Schools › Chapter 59 - SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOLS › PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION › Section 59.21 - Program of instruction

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(a) The
				  special education program shall be designed to meet the needs of the
				  exceptionality and shall be adapted, if possible, from regular curricula. See
				  §§
										53.33,
				  55.31 or
				  57.31 (relating to program of
				  instruction; curriculum; and graduation requirements).
(b) The special education program shall be
				  designed to stress general life skills for the exceptional students who differ
				  to such an extent that their needs and Individualized Education Program (IEP)
				  dictate curricular offerings different from those in a regular
				  program.
(c) The special education
				  program shall specify the acquisition of student competencies in the areas of
				  cognitive, affective, language, social, perceptual motor, physical, self-help
				  and vocational development.
(d)
				  Secondary special education schools which grant diplomas shall meet the unit
				  requirements for graduation as specified in § 57.31.
(e) Schools shall comply with §
										51.72 (relating to student) and
				  shall, in addition, contain the diagnostic evaluations and the individual
				  education programs for each student enrolled.
The provisions of this §
												59.21 amended under the Private
						Academic Schools Act (24 P. S. §§
													6701-6721).