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PA SB433
PA SB433In intermediate units, further providing for powers and duties of the intermediate unit board of directors and for capital subsidy.
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Introduced
03/17/2025
03/17/2025
In Committee
03/17/2025
03/17/2025
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 intermediate units, further providing for powers and duties of the intermediate unit board of directors and for capital subsidy.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Public School Code of 1949 to expand the powers of intermediate unit (IU) boards of directors and clarify capital subsidy provisions. Specifically, the bill allows IU boards to acquire land and buildings through purchase, lease, or gift, and to own office and warehouse facilities, which expands their previous more limited leasing abilities. The bill also requires the Secretary of Education to pre-approve all lease agreements, security agreements, loan agreements, mortgages, and other contracts for office space, classrooms, and warehouse facilities. The capital subsidy calculation remains unchanged, continuing to be based on a formula that multiplies the number of students in average daily membership (ADM) by the median actual instruction expense per weighted ADM, and then multiplying that result by 0.03%. The changes aim to provide intermediate units with more flexibility in acquiring and managing facilities while maintaining oversight through the state education secretary's pre-approval process.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (9)
Carolyn Comitta (D)*,
Amanda Cappelletti (D),
Jay Costa (D),
Wayne Fontana (D),
John Kane (D),
Doug Mastriano (R),
Nick Miller (D),
Steve Santarsiero (D),
Judy Schwank (D),
Last Action
Referred to Education (on 03/17/2025)
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