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PA HB25
PA HB25In school finances, further providing for fiscal year and for tax levy and limitations.
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Introduced
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
In Committee
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 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 school finances, further providing for fiscal year and for tax levy and limitations.
AI Summary
This bill modifies two sections of the Public School Code of 1949 related to school district budget adoption and tax levies. Specifically, the bill extends the timeframe for school districts to adopt their annual budgets and levy taxes. For budget adoption, the current 15-day window after the enactment of basic education funding legislation is extended to 30 days. Similarly, for tax levies in second, third, and fourth-class school districts, the previous 20-day window is expanded to 35 days following the enactment of basic education funding legislation. The bill allows these districts to levy school taxes during February through June (or October or November for certain second-class districts), with a tax rate cap of 25 mills on the dollar. These changes provide school districts with more flexibility and time to adjust their budgets and tax rates in response to state education funding legislation. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (22)
Joe Ciresi (D)*,
Lisa Borowski (D),
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Missy Cerrato (D),
Gina Curry (D),
Dave Delloso (D),
Kyle Donahue (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
Mark Gillen (R),
Roni Green (D),
Nancy Guenst (D),
Jim Haddock (D),
Pat Harkins (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Malcolm Kenyatta (D),
Tarik Khan (D),
Jenn O'Mara (D),
Chris Pielli (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Arvind Venkat (D),
Perry Warren (D),
Last Action
Referred to Education (on 01/08/2025)
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