HB 2358
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in charter schools, further providing for funding for cyber charter schools.
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Bill overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s Public School Code to clarify and expand funding for cyber charter schools. Specifically, it removes tuition charges for students attending these schools, with an exception for school districts that operate their own approved online learning programs. These districts would be exempt from paying per-student tuition for students attending outside cyber charter schools if they meet certain criteria established by the Department of Education, such as providing in-person orientations and verifying student residency.
Key provisions
- Removes tuition charges for students attending cyber charter schools.
- Establishes criteria for school districts to be exempt from paying per-student cyber charter school tuition.
- Requires school districts with online learning programs to meet specific requirements (orientation, residency verification, attendance tracking, technical support, flexible learning options, case management, orientation programs, and performance monitoring).
- Directs the Department of Education to collaborate with professional organizations to develop and maintain the exemption criteria.
- Sets a 60-day period for the act to take effect.
Who is affected
- Students attending cyber charter schools
- School districts with online learning programs
- Cyber charter schools
- The Pennsylvania Department of Education
- Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators
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Benjamin Sanchez
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