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PA HB707

PA HB707
In terms and courses of study, further providing for days schools not to be kept open and for additional holidays and vacations.


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Introduced
03/01/2021
In Committee
03/01/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in terms and courses of study, further providing for days schools not to be kept open and for additional holidays and vacations.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to further provide for the days schools are not to be kept open and for additional holidays and vacations. Specifically, it removes Christmas and Thanksgiving as required holidays and adds Veterans' Day, while allowing school boards to designate up to five additional local holidays. The bill also allows school boards to cancel any designated local holiday in the event of a weather emergency or natural disaster.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (19)

Last Action

Referred to EDUCATION (on 03/01/2021)

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