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PA HB1654
PA HB1654In duties and powers of boards of school directors, further providing for kindergartens; in pupils and attendance, further providing for age limits and temporary residence, for definitions and for when provided; and providing for full-day kindergarten.
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Introduced
08/30/2023
08/30/2023
In Committee
08/30/2023
08/30/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), entitled "An act relating to the public school system, including certain provisions applicable as well to private and parochial schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the laws relating thereto," in duties and powers of boards of school directors, further providing for kindergartens; in pupils and attendance, further providing for age limits and temporary residence, for definitions and for when provided; and providing for full-day kindergarten.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to require each school district to establish and maintain full-day kindergarten programs for children ages 3 to 5 years old. It also allows children to attend full-day kindergarten at age 3, expands transportation options for kindergarten students, and establishes an advisory committee to develop a state plan for implementing full-day kindergarten by the 2024-2025 school year. The bill aims to support the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development of young children and ensure their school readiness when entering first grade.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (17)
Stephen Kinsey (D)*,
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Missy Cerrato (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
Roni Green (D),
Nancy Guenst (D),
Liz Hanbidge (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Lee James (R),
Tarik Khan (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
Steve Malagari (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Gregory Scott (D),
Mike Sturla (D),
Jesse Topper (R),
Last Action
Referred to EDUCATION (on 08/30/2023)
Taxonomy
Education
- ‐ Education Excellence
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2023&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=1654 | 08/30/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=1654&pn=1952 | 08/30/2023 |
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