An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in preliminary provisions, providing for standardized testing study; in grounds and buildings, repealing provisions relating to lead testing and providing for lead testing; providing for school facilities; in certification of teachers, further providing for special education certificate grade spans and age levels and duties of department, for program of continuing professional and paraprofessional education, for continuing professional education for school or system leaders and for Pennsylvania school leadership standards, repealing provisions relating to permit for classroom monitors and * * *
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Overview
This bill clarifies the definition of ‘eligible provider’ within Pennsylvania’s early learning programs, specifically under the Public School Code of 1949. It expands the list of entities considered eligible to include school districts, intermediate units, Head Start programs, and certain licensed nursery schools and child day care centers that meet specific quality standards outlined by the Department of Education. The bill also addresses providers who were meeting STAR 2 standards before 2009, granting them continued eligibility until their STAR 3 application is either approved or rejected.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘eligible provider’ to include school districts, intermediate units, and Head Start programs.
- Includes licensed nursery schools and child day care centers meeting Keystone STARS quality standards as eligible providers.
- Extends eligibility for providers previously meeting STAR 2 standards until STAR 3 application rejection.
- Specifies that eligible providers must comply with quality program standards established by the Department of Education.
Who is affected
- Early learning providers (schools, day care centers, etc.)
- Pennsylvania Department of Education
- Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
- Parents of young children participating in early learning programs
- School districts
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