Bill > HB1392

This bill repeals Section 528 of the Public School Code of 1949, which previously regulated how school employers could contract with third-party service providers for non-instructional services. The original provision required detailed application processes, including cost projections, background information about the third-party provider, and mandatory public hearings before contracting. The bill also modifies Section 1501.8(f) related to pandemic-era waivers, removing the reference to Section 528 from the list of sections that cannot be waived by school entities seeking relief from educational regulations due to pandemic-related challenges. By eliminating the detailed third-party service contracting requirements, the bill appears to streamline the process for school districts seeking to outsource non-instructional services like maintenance, transportation, or food services. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, and removes previous protections for school employees whose jobs might be eliminated through third-party service contracts, such as mandatory consideration for employment by the new service provider. The changes potentially give school districts more flexibility in managing their non-instructional service contracts.

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