SB 1341
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, providing for community-engaged schools; establishing the Community-Engaged School for Success Pilot Program; and imposing duties on the Department of Education.
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Bill overview
This bill creates a pilot program called the Community-Engaged School for Success Program to encourage schools to partner with community organizations. It aims to provide students with additional support services, like academic assistance and mental health care, by connecting them with resources outside of the traditional school setting. The Department of Education will designate eligible schools, appoint coordinators and program managers, and oversee the development and implementation of community engagement plans.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Community-Engaged School for Success Pilot Program.
- Defines key terms such as ‘community-engaged school,’ ‘community partner,’ and ‘engaged student support services.’
- Outlines eligibility criteria for schools to be designated as community-engaged schools, including performance-based and poverty-based metrics.
- Requires designated schools to appoint a program manager and coordinator.
- Mandates the development and submission of a community engagement plan to the Department of Education.
- Authorizes the Department of Education to provide technical assistance to community-engaged schools.
- Creates a grant program to provide funding to community-engaged schools.
- Establishes a timeline for the Department of Education to designate schools and submit an annual report.
Who is affected
- School districts
- Students
- Community organizations
- Parents
- The Department of Education
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Cosponsors
Lisa Boscola
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