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PA HB1701
Bill
Status
10/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Elizabeth Fiedler
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Public School Facility Advisory Committee within the Department of Education, composed of representatives from school business officials, school boards, administrators, architects, engineers, building trades, and teachers' unions to advise on facility issues and funding structures
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Requires the Department of Education to create and maintain a statewide inventory of all public school facilities by December 31, 2027, including building name, grades served, enrollment, capacity, square footage, ownership status, and age of each facility
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Mandates a statewide facility condition assessment of all public school buildings to begin by April 1, 2028 and be completed by June 1, 2031, evaluating structural components, HVAC systems, ADA compliance, environmental hazards (lead, asbestos, mold), energy efficiency, and security features
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Requires third-party vendors to prepare executive summaries of assessments within 90 days, which school districts must post publicly on their websites, followed by school entities developing modernization plans within one year of receiving their assessment
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Repeals the existing voluntary building condition assessment program under Section 2605-J and replaces it with the mandatory assessment framework, with the referendum/construction provisions taking effect in 60 days and remaining provisions taking effect immediately
Legislative Description
In grounds and buildings, further providing for referendum or public hearing required prior to construction or lease; providing for school facilities; establishing the Public School Facility Advisory Committee; in construction and renovation of buildings by school entities, repealing provisions relating to building condition assessments; and imposing duties on the Department of Education.
Last Action
Referred to Education
10/15/2025