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PA HB869

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Zimmerman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Nonpublic schools and home education programs in Pennsylvania would be exempt from requirements imposed by gubernatorial disaster emergency declarations under 35 Pa.C.S. § 7301(c) or orders issued by the Secretary of Health

  • "Nonpublic school" is defined to include nonprofit schools, home school groups, one-room schools, church schools, and other non-public schools that satisfy compulsory attendance requirements and comply with federal civil rights law (42 U.S.C. Ch. 21)

  • Amends the Public School Code of 1949 by adding Section 1507

  • Introduced March 11, 2025 by Representatives Zimmerman, Hamm, James, Kauffman, Krupa, Rowe, Gillen, and Leadbeter; referred to Committee on State Government

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

In terms and courses of study, providing for nonpublic school and home education program exemption.

Last Action

Referred to State Government

3/11/2025

Committee Referrals

State Government3/11/2025

Full Bill Text

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