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PA HB685
In duties and powers of boards of school directors, providing for admission fees for school-sponsored activities.
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Introduced
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
In Committee
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
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 duties and powers of boards of school directors, providing for admission fees for school- sponsored activities.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to establish clear guidelines for admission fees at school-sponsored activities. Specifically, the bill requires that when a fee is charged for admission to a school-sponsored activity, cash (defined as coins and currencies recognized as legal tender) must be accepted as a payment method. The bill allows schools, nonpublic schools, and the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association to accept additional payment methods beyond cash and permits them to refuse payment in denominations that significantly exceed the admission fee. The bill broadly defines "school-sponsored activity" to include a wide range of events such as assemblies, field trips, graduation ceremonies, athletic competitions, extracurricular activities, and any activity sponsored or approved by a school entity or nonpublic school. The definitions also clarify what constitutes a "school entity" (including school districts, charter schools, and intermediate units) and "interscholastic athletic activity" (competitions between school entities or nonpublic schools in Pennsylvania). The legislation aims to provide clarity and consistency in how schools handle admission fees and payment methods, ensuring accessibility for attendees while giving institutions some flexibility in managing payments.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (49)
Dan Moul (R)*,
Jake Banta (R),
Joshua Bashline (R),
Aaron Bernstine (R),
Tim Bonner (R),
Marty Causer (R),
Scott Conklin (D),
Bud Cook (R),
Bryan Cutler (R),
Eric Davanzo (R),
Torren Ecker (R),
Joe Emrick (R),
Jamie Flick (R),
Ann Flood (R),
Paul Friel (D),
Valerie Gaydos (R),
Mark Gillen (R),
Keith Greiner (R),
Charity Grimm Krupa (R),
Joe Hamm (R),
Pat Harkins (D),
Keith Harris (D),
Rich Irvin (R),
Lee James (R),
Tom Jones (R),
Kate Klunk (R),
Andrew Kuzma (R),
Milou Mackenzie (R),
Zach Mako (R),
Steve Mentzer (R),
Carl Metzgar (R),
Marci Mustello (R),
Ed Neilson (D),
Eric Nelson (R),
Tina Pickett (R),
Jack Rader (R),
Chad Reichard (R),
Nikki Rivera (D),
Brad Roae (R),
David Rowe (R),
Lou Schmitt (R),
Brian Smith (R),
Craig Staats (R),
Perry Stambaugh (R),
Michael Stender (R),
Tim Twardzik (R),
Arvind Venkat (D),
Martina White (R),
Dave Zimmerman (R),
Last Action
Laid on the table (on 03/18/2025)
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