Bill > HB228

This bill updates the Public School Code of 1949 by making several modifications to the State Board of Education's structure and responsibilities. The bill clarifies definitions by replacing specific references to the "Department of Education" with a more general term "department" and adds a new provision requiring the State Board of Education to conduct regular reviews of academic standards. Under the new provisions, the board must establish a schedule to review all academic standards every three years, assessing whether these standards are age-appropriate, clear, industry-specific, academically challenging, and aligned with job market needs. The board is required to submit detailed reports to legislative education committees after each review, including information about updates, revisions, stakeholders involved, external frameworks used, and implementation timelines. The bill also specifies that the General Assembly can direct additional reviews through a concurrent resolution, and ensures that these new review requirements do not conflict with existing regulatory review processes. These changes aim to ensure that Pennsylvania's academic standards remain current, relevant, and responsive to educational and workforce development needs.

Education

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