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PA SB496
PA SB496In educational tax credits, further providing for school participation in program.
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Introduced
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
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 educational tax credits, further providing for school participation in program.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to add a new requirement for nonpublic schools participating in educational tax credit programs. Specifically, the bill mandates that participating nonpublic schools must have a written policy that explicitly prohibits discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation. This means that schools receiving educational tax credits will need to implement and maintain a formal policy ensuring they do not discriminate against students, staff, or other individuals based on their gender identity (how someone identifies their gender) or sexual orientation (who someone is romantically or sexually attracted to). The amendment aims to promote inclusivity and protect against potential discrimination in schools that benefit from state tax credit programs. The bill will take effect immediately upon enactment, requiring participating schools to update their policies to comply with the new non-discrimination requirement.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (14)
Lindsey Williams (D)*,
Maria Collett (D),
Carolyn Comitta (D),
Jay Costa (D),
Wayne Fontana (D),
Art Haywood (D),
Vincent Hughes (D),
John Kane (D),
Tim Kearney (D),
Katie Muth (D),
Nikil Saval (D),
Judy Schwank (D),
Sharif Street (D),
Tina Tartaglione (D),
Last Action
Referred to Education (on 03/21/2025)
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