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PA HB2168

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Napoleon Nelson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the Early Intervention Services System Act of 1990 to expand state funding eligibility from "approved private schools" to all "approved special education schools" for young children not eligible for school district kindergarten programs

  • Requires the Department of Education to cover full program costs for eligible young children in approved special education schools or chartered schools under Public School Code sections 1376 or 1376.1

  • Limits state funding to only excess costs for eligible young children who qualify for school district kindergarten services but are placed in approved special education schools or chartered schools

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In Statewide system for provision of early intervention services, further providing for administration by Department of Education.

Last Action

Laid on the table

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Education1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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