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PA HB1708

PA HB1708
In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in pupils and attendance, providing for educational oversight for students in facilities, further providing for possession of weapons prohibited and providing for school stability for certain students; in safe schools, further providing for definitions and for reporting and establishing the School-Based Diversion Programs Fund; in school security, further providing for powers and duties and providing for limitations on proceedings and


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Introduced
09/22/2023
In Committee
09/22/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in pupils and attendance, providing for educational oversight for students in facilities, further providing for possession of weapons prohibited and providing for school stability for certain students; in safe schools, further providing for definitions and for reporting and establishing the School-Based Diversion Programs Fund; in school security, further providing for powers and duties and providing for limitations on proceedings and arrest; and, in school districts of the first class, repealing provisions relating to placement of certain adjudicated students.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to provide educational oversight for students in facilities, further define weapon possession, establish school stability for certain students, expand reporting requirements, create a School-Based Diversion Programs Fund, and limit proceedings and arrests for certain student offenses. The bill aims to improve educational outcomes and support for students who have been placed in facilities or involved in the juvenile justice system, while also enhancing school safety and diversion programs.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (19)

Last Action

Laid on the table (on 09/27/2023)

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