HB 2634
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 charter schools and for funding for cyber charter schools.
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Bill overview
This bill amends the Pennsylvania Public School Code of 1949 to reform funding for both charter and cyber charter schools. It aims to provide more equitable funding for charter schools by adjusting the amount received based on the district of residence’s expenditures and student enrollment. Specifically, it introduces a formula that considers the district’s prior year’s expenditures, adjusted for inflation, and incorporates deductions related to student activities and plant maintenance. The bill also establishes a funding model for cyber charter schools, mirroring the charter school formula with adjustments for cyber school-specific deductions.
Key provisions
- Adjusts charter school funding based on a formula considering district expenditures and student enrollment.
- Includes deductions for district expenditures (tuition, student activities, plant maintenance) when calculating charter school funding.
- Introduces a funding formula for cyber charter schools similar to that for charter schools.
- Establishes a process for districts to report per-student funding amounts to the Department of Education.
- Specifies how per-student funding amounts will be calculated, including adjustments for inflation and district financial data.
- Sets forth payment schedules for charter and cyber charter schools.
- Provides for temporary per-student funding calculations if school districts fail to submit annual financial reports on time.
- Establishes effective dates for various provisions of the bill.
Who is affected
- Charter Schools
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Danielle Friel Otten
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