PA HB683

Amends the Public School Code of 1949 to establish maximum student-to-teacher ratios: 24:1 for kindergarten (max 29 students, requiring aide if exceeded), 24:1 for grades 1-3 (max 30), 25:1 for grades 4-6 (max 35), and 24:1 for grades 7-12 (max 35)

Requires superintendents to notify parents within 10 days when a class exceeds the maximum student-to-teacher ratio, explaining the reason and planned corrective measures

Mandates superintendents submit a compliance plan to the Department of Education within 30 days of exceeding ratios, with implementation by the next semester or within 90 days

Exempts group instruction classes such as physical education, choir, band, and orchestra from the class size limits

Takes effect 60 days after enactment