SB 1294
An Act amending the act of December 15, 1986 (P.L.1585, No.174), known as the Private Licensed Schools Act, further providing for penalties.
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Bill overview
This bill amends the Private Licensed Schools Act to increase the penalties for violating the act or operating a private school without a license. Specifically, it allows the State Board of Private Licensed Schools to levy a civil penalty of up to $25,000 on licensees and individuals operating unlicensed training schools. The penalty can only be assessed once per violation, and individuals are entitled to a hearing process before penalties are collected.
Key provisions
- Increases civil penalties for violations of the Private Licensed Schools Act.
- Authorizes a $25,000 civil penalty for operating a private licensed school without a license.
- Allows a $25,000 civil penalty for providing training without being properly licensed.
- Limits penalty assessment to one per violation.
- Requires a hearing process before penalty collection.
- Applies penalties to both licensees and individuals operating unlicensed schools.
Who is affected
- Private school licensees
- Individuals operating private licensed schools
- Individuals providing training without a license
Notable changes
- Increases the maximum civil penalty from a previously unspecified amount to $25,000.
- Establishes a process for hearing and contesting penalties.
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