An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school security, further providing for school security personnel.
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s Public School Code to strengthen school security measures. It requires schools to have at least one full-time school security personnel on duty during the school day, starting in the 2024-2025 school year, and increasing to at least one per building by the 2026-2027 school year. Schools can apply for waivers if they cannot meet these requirements.
Key provisions
- Requires schools to have at least one full-time school security personnel on duty.
- The requirement for security personnel begins in the 2024-2025 school year.
- The requirement for security personnel in each building begins in the 2026-2027 school year.
- School security personnel must complete specific training.
- Schools can apply for waivers if they cannot meet the requirements.
- The bill amends existing sections related to school security personnel training.
Who is affected
- Public schools
- School districts
- School administrators
- School security personnel
- Students
Notable changes
- Increases the number of required school security personnel over time.
- Mandates specific training for school security personnel.
- Allows for waivers under certain circumstances.
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