PA SB116

Students in grades 11 or 12 who are at least 16 years old may earn one elective graduation credit for every 250 hours worked (paid or volunteer) at a congregate care facility, up to a maximum of two credits

Congregate care facilities include long-term care nursing facilities, personal care homes, and assisted living residences licensed by the Department of Human Services

Schools must develop an application process requiring student name, facility information, supervisor names, nature of employment, and hours worked, with verification procedures

Employment must comply with Pennsylvania's cooperative vocational education requirements under 22 PA. Code § 339.29

Applies to public school districts, charter schools, cyber charter schools, intermediate units, area career and technical schools, and qualifying nonpublic schools; takes effect 60 days after enactment