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PA SB927

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tracy Pennycuick

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the Public School Code to strengthen wellness check requirements for cyber charter school students, changing the standard from students being "able to be" seen to requiring they are actually "visibly seen and communicated with" in real time

  • Cyber charter schools must conduct wellness checks at least once per week during any week with at least three full or partial days of instruction

  • Wellness checks must be performed by a teacher, administrator, or other school representative, either in person or via electronic means

  • Students may satisfy the requirement by turning on a webcam during synchronous online instruction

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In charter schools, further providing for enrollee wellness checks.

Last Action

Re-referred to Appropriations

7/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations7/17/2025
Education7/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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