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PA SB761
PA SB761In school finances, further providing for fiscal year relating to first class school district and for fiscal year relating to second, third and fourth class school districts; and, in collective bargaining, further providing for submission to mediation and for fact-finding panels.
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Introduced
05/22/2025
05/22/2025
In Committee
05/22/2025
05/22/2025
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 school finances, further providing for fiscal year relating to first class school district and for fiscal year relating to second, third and fourth class school districts; and, in collective bargaining, further providing for submission to mediation and for fact-finding panels.
AI Summary
This bill modifies several provisions of the Public School Code of 1949 related to school district fiscal years and collective bargaining procedures. Specifically, the bill changes the start of the fiscal year for first class and first class A school districts from January 1st to August 1st, and for second, third, and fourth class school districts from July 1st to August 1st. The bill also adjusts key dates in the collective bargaining process, shifting reference points from June 30th to July 31st or December 31st (depending on the school entity's fiscal year). For mediation and fact-finding processes, the bill maintains the existing 45-day negotiation period but updates the timeline for when parties must involve the Pennsylvania Bureau of Mediation and potentially request a fact-finding panel. These changes provide school districts more flexibility in fiscal year planning and give school boards and employee organizations a slightly modified framework for resolving contract negotiations. The amendments will apply to the first fiscal year beginning after the bill's effective date, which is 60 days after passage.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (5)
Michele Brooks (R)*,
Lisa Baker (R),
Rosemary Brown (R),
Kristin Phillips-Hill (R),
Judy Schwank (D),
Last Action
Referred to Education (on 05/22/2025)
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