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PA SB698

PA SB698
In grounds and buildings, further providing for acquisition of buildings, sites for school buildings and playgrounds, and disposing thereof; and, in charter schools, further providing for provisions applicable to charter schools and for applicability of other provisions of this act and of other acts and regulations.

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Introduced
04/30/2025
In Committee
04/30/2025
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 grounds and buildings, further providing for acquisition of buildings, sites for school buildings and playgrounds, and disposing thereof.; AND, IN <-- CHARTER SCHOOLS, FURTHER PROVIDING FOR PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO CHARTER SCHOOLS AND FOR APPLICABILITY OF OTHER PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT AND OF OTHER ACTS AND REGULATIONS.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to clarify the process by which school districts acquire real property for school buildings and playgrounds, requiring that purchases not exceed the appraised value of the property, determined by a qualified appraiser with no stake in the sale, and that documents related to these appraisals be publicly accessible under the "Right-to-Know Law." Additionally, the bill makes Section 703, which deals with property acquisition, applicable to charter schools, including cyber charter schools, by adding it to the list of sections that govern their operations and the applicability of other laws.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

First consideration (on 04/20/2026)

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