Bill > HB687

This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to establish new eligibility requirements for school directors by preventing individuals with delinquent tax obligations from serving in this elected position. Specifically, the bill defines a "delinquent" tax status as a failure to satisfy school real property tax obligations for two or more years, with no pending legal challenges to the tax assessment. The legislation applies to both candidates for school director and individuals already elected to the position, and provides two mechanisms for challenging an individual's eligibility: presenting an objection to the candidacy through the Pennsylvania Election Code or pursuing a quo warranto legal proceeding to challenge an elected official's title. The bill clarifies that the tax obligation must be related to school real property taxes assessed against the individual's primary residence or business within their school district of residence. The new law will take effect 60 days after its enactment, ensuring that potential school directors are aware of the tax compliance requirements before running for or assuming office.

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