HB 2602
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in pupils and attendance, further providing for attendance policy at charter, regional charter and cyber charter schools; in charter schools, further providing for cyber charter school requirements and prohibitions and for enrollee wellness checks and providing for child protection and support plan; and imposing penalties.
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Bill overview
This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to address attendance policies at charter, regional charter, and cyber charter schools. Specifically, it outlines requirements for cyber charter schools regarding attendance tracking, including procedures for identifying absences, notifying parents, and conducting student wellness checks. The bill also establishes a child protection and support plan for cyber charter schools, requiring them to proactively identify and respond to potential issues like child abuse or self-harm. Finally, it imposes penalties for non-compliance.
Key provisions
- Establishes attendance policies for cyber charter schools, including procedures for identifying absences and notifying parents.
- Requires cyber charter schools to conduct regular student wellness checks.
- Mandates the development and implementation of a child protection and support plan.
- Specifies requirements for cyber charter school enrollment, including providing parents with information on attendance policies and student support services.
- Requires cyber charter schools to submit attendance policies and wellness check policies to the Department of Education for approval.
- Establishes a process for the Department of Education to develop standardized forms for attendance and wellness policies.
- Defines circumstances that trigger a wellness check and outlines procedures for responding to identified concerns.
- Imposes penalties for non-compliance with attendance and wellness requirements, including potential charter revocation.
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Primary sponsor
Peter Schweyer
Cosponsors
Danielle Friel Otten
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