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Introduced
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
In Committee
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
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 charter schools, providing for cyber charter school moratorium.
AI Summary
This bill proposes a moratorium on new cyber charter schools in Pennsylvania, preventing the state Department of Education from reviewing or approving any applications for new cyber charter schools from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2038. A cyber charter school is a type of publicly funded online school that operates independently from traditional school districts but receives public funding. The moratorium effectively freezes the expansion of cyber charter schools for approximately 13 years, meaning no new cyber charter schools can be established during this period, regardless of when an application might have been submitted. This legislative action suggests concerns about the current state of cyber charter schools in Pennsylvania, potentially related to issues of educational quality, performance, or fiscal management. The bill would amend the Public School Code of 1949 and take effect immediately upon passage.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (8)
Lindsey Williams (D)*,
Amanda Cappelletti (D),
Carolyn Comitta (D),
Wayne Fontana (D),
John Kane (D),
Nick Miller (D),
Judy Schwank (D),
Tina Tartaglione (D),
Last Action
Referred to Education (on 03/06/2025)
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