PA HB685

School entities, nonpublic schools, and the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association must accept cash as payment for admission fees to school-sponsored activities

Schools may also accept other payment methods (credit cards, digital payments) in addition to cash, but cannot require cashless-only payment

Schools may refuse cash payments in denominations that significantly exceed the admission fee amount

School-sponsored activities covered include assemblies, field trips, graduation ceremonies, athletic events, extracurricular activities, and club events

Applies to school districts, intermediate units, career and technical schools, charter schools, cyber charter schools, regional charter schools, and nonpublic schools