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PA HB976
PA HB976In pupils and attendance, further providing for exceptional children and education and training.
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Introduced
03/19/2025
03/19/2025
In Committee
03/19/2025
03/19/2025
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 pupils and attendance, further providing for exceptional children and education and training.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to update reporting requirements for school districts regarding expenditures for children with exceptionalities (previously referred to as students with disabilities). The bill extends the deadline for annual reporting from various previous years to 2025 and introduces more granular expense categories. Specifically, school districts must now report expenditures in five categories: Category 1A (under $5,000), Category 1B ($5,000 to just below $25,000), Category 2 ($25,000 to $50,000), Category 3A ($50,000 to $75,000), and Category 3B (over $75,000). Starting February 1, 2023, the Department of Education must include this detailed information in an annual report to legislative committee chairs and post the report on its public website in a sortable electronic format. The bill ensures that any conflicting Department of Education regulations are nullified and takes effect immediately, providing a comprehensive update to how school districts track and report special education expenditures.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to Education (on 03/19/2025)
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