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PA HB2067

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Ciresi

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the Public School Code to allow school boards to declare an emergency and implement temporary provisions if the state General Appropriation Act is not enacted within 60 days of the start of a new fiscal year

  • Adds two new emergency powers for school boards: transitioning students to full-time or part-time virtual learning, and furloughing nonessential employees

  • Updates terminology throughout the statute, replacing "Superintendent of Public Instruction" with "Secretary of Education"

  • Temporary emergency provisions may remain in effect for a maximum of four years after implementation and require certification to the Secretary of Education

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In duties and powers of boards of school directors, further providing for temporary emergency provisions.

Last Action

Referred to Education

12/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Education12/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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