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241.001  Definitions.--As used in ss. 241.001-241.004, the term:

(1)  "Advanced telecommunications services" means network-based or wireless services that provide additional communications capabilities enabling the use of applications such as distance learning, video conferencing, data communications, and access to the Internet.

(2)  "Department" means the Department of Education.

(3)  "Eligible facilities" includes all approved campuses and instructional centers of all public universities, public community colleges, area technical centers, public elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools, including school administrative offices, public libraries, teaching hospitals, the research institute described in s. 240.512, and rural public hospitals as defined in s. 395.602. If no rural public hospital exists in a community, the public health clinic that is responsible for individuals before they can be transferred to a regional hospital shall be considered eligible.

History.--s. 6, ch. 99-354.