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PA HB1372

PA HB1372
In preliminary provisions, further providing for advertising and sponsorships; and, in charter scho ols, further providing for definitions, for charter school requirements, for powers of board of trustees, for facilities, for enrollment, for funding for charter schools, for funding for cyber charter schools, for powers and duties of department, for assessment and evaluation and for cyber charter school requirements and prohibitions, providing for fund balance limits and for educational managemen

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Introduced
05/02/2025
In Committee
05/02/2025
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 preliminary provisions, further providing for advertising and sponsorships; and, in charter schools, further providing for definitions, for charter school requirements, for powers of board of trustees, for facilities, for enrollment, for funding for charter schools, for funding for cyber charter schools, for powers and duties of department, for assessment and evaluation and for cyber charter school requirements and prohibitions, providing for fund balance limits and for educational management service providers, further providing for school district and intermediate unit responsibilities and for establishment of cyber charter school, providing for renewal of charters, for charter amendments and for causes for nonrenewal, revocation or termination and further providing for State Charter School Appeal Board review, for cyber charter school application, for enrollment and notification and for applicability of other provisions of this act and of other acts and regulations.

AI Summary

This bill proposes comprehensive reforms to cyber charter schools in Pennsylvania, addressing numerous aspects of their operation, funding, governance, and accountability. The bill introduces significant changes to how cyber charter schools are established, funded, evaluated, and managed. Key provisions include establishing a statewide cyber charter school tuition rate of $8,000 per student starting in the 2026-2027 school year, creating more stringent requirements for charter applications and renewals, implementing fund balance limits for cyber charter schools, and enhancing oversight of educational management service providers. The legislation also introduces more detailed requirements for enrollment, student performance assessment, and financial transparency, with the aim of improving the quality and accountability of cyber charter schools. The bill mandates specific application contents, creates standardized enrollment forms, sets guidelines for charter renewals and amendments, and provides more robust mechanisms for the Department of Education to review and potentially revoke charters of underperforming cyber charter schools. Additionally, the bill addresses potential conflicts of interest, requires more detailed reporting, and establishes clearer parameters for how cyber charter schools can operate and interact with school districts and educational service providers.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (20)

Last Action

Referred to Education (on 05/02/2025)

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