Bill > HB1861

This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to update provisions related to firefighter and emergency medical services training for high school students. The bill allows school districts to offer credit-earning courses in firefighter and emergency medical services training to students 16 years and older who are active members of a fire company or emergency medical services agency. These courses can include Firefighter I training from the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications and emergency medical technician training. The bill modifies language around transportation and supervision, changing from a mandatory to a more flexible approach, specifying that school districts may provide transportation and must provide supervision for off-campus training programs. The bill clarifies that school districts are not responsible for course fees or related materials. Additionally, the bill updates definitions for "emergency medical services agency" and "fire company" by referencing specific sections of Pennsylvania state code. The changes aim to provide more flexibility for school districts in offering these specialized training courses while maintaining clear guidelines for implementation. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment.

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