Bill > HB1680

This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to establish new requirements for curriculum transparency and approval in Pennsylvania school entities (which include school districts, charter schools, and technical schools). Specifically, the bill mandates that all proposed curriculum changes must be presented at a school board meeting and cannot be approved until the next regular meeting, giving board members and the public time to review potential changes. Starting in the 2026-2027 school year, schools will be required to post online a comprehensive list of primary resources, course syllabi, course descriptions, and state academic standards for each instructional course on their publicly accessible website. These online resources must be updated within 30 business days of any revisions. The bill defines key terms like "primary resource" as textbooks and materials consistently used by a majority of students, and "chief school administrator" as the superintendent or equivalent leadership in different types of educational institutions. The bill also includes a provision protecting intellectual property rights, ensuring schools are not required to violate copyright or trademark protections when sharing curriculum information. The new requirements will take effect 60 days after the bill's passage.

Education

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