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PA HR377
PA HR377Directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct an effectiveness and results audit and issue a report on all existing incentives for public school district consolidation and sharing of services, and to make recommendations related to incentivizing the reorganization, consolidation and shared services of school districts of a specific enrollment size.
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Introduced
12/03/2025
12/03/2025
In Committee
12/03/2025
12/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A Resolution directing the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to conduct an effectiveness and results audit and issue a report on all existing incentives for public school district consolidation and sharing of services, and to make recommendations related to incentivizing the reorganization, consolidation and shared services of school districts of a specific enrollment size.
AI Summary
This resolution directs the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee (LBFC) to conduct a comprehensive audit examining the current state of school district consolidation and shared services in Pennsylvania. The audit aims to investigate existing incentive programs for school districts to merge or share resources, understand why these programs are not effectively achieving their intended goals, and develop recommendations for improvement. Specifically, the resolution requires the LBFC to review current consolidation programs, determine the reasons for their limited success, examine consolidation approaches in other states, and provide a detailed report to the General Assembly within one year. The context for this resolution is Pennsylvania's significant reduction in school districts over time (from 2,599 to approximately 500), declining school enrollments, increasing educational costs, and the potential for cost savings and improved educational outcomes through district consolidation and shared services.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (7)
Gregory Scott (D)*,
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Kyle Donahue (D),
Pat Harkins (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Dave Zimmerman (R),
Last Action
Referred to Education (on 12/03/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr377 |
| BillText | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/HR0377/PN2668 |
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