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PA SB930
PA SB930In student supports, further providing for definitions; in school safety and security, further prov iding for definitions, for School Safety and Security Committee, for school safety and security assessment providers, for School Safety and Security Grant Program, for school safety and security coordinator, for school safety and security training and for reporting and memorandum of understanding; in school security, further providing for training, for school resource officers, for school security
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Introduced
07/10/2025
07/10/2025
In Committee
07/10/2025
07/10/2025
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 student supports, further providing for definitions; in school safety and security, further providing for definitions, for School Safety and Security Committee, for school safety and security assessment providers, for School Safety and Security Grant Program, for school safety and security coordinator, for school safety and security training and for reporting and memorandum of understanding; in school security, further providing for training, for school resource officers, for school security guards and for duties of commission; in Safe2Say Program, further providing for intent, for definitions, for Safe2Say Program and for annual report; in threat assessment, further providing for definitions, for threat assessment teams and for threat assessment guidelines, training and information materials; and making editorial changes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to enhance school safety and security measures across multiple areas. The bill updates the definition of "chief school administrator" to replace "chief executive officer" with "chief administrator" for various school leadership roles. It establishes more robust oversight for school safety and security assessment providers, including mandatory periodic reviews and potential removal for non-compliance. The bill strengthens the School Safety and Security Grant Program by allowing up to 3% of funds for administrative costs and expanding grant purposes to include cyber safety measures. School safety and security coordinators will now be required to coordinate quarterly safety meetings, provide annual reports on security personnel, and complete training within one year of appointment. The Safe2Say Something Program (an anonymous reporting system) receives several updates, including requirements for school entities to provide final dispositions on reports within 30 days (or 48 hours for life safety events) and mandatory training for school personnel. The bill also expands threat assessment team requirements, adding new members and responsibilities, such as coordinating with local agencies and providing information about potentially at-risk students. These changes aim to improve school safety protocols, communication, and proactive threat identification across Pennsylvania's educational institutions.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (14)
Scott Martin (R)*,
Lisa Baker (R),
Camera Bartolotta (R),
Jay Costa (D),
Vincent Hughes (D),
Wayne Langerholc (R),
James Malone (D),
Nick Miller (D),
Devlin Robinson (R),
Steve Santarsiero (D),
Judy Schwank (D),
Pat Stefano (R),
Elder Vogel (R),
Judy Ward (R),
Last Action
Referred to Education (on 07/10/2025)
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