HB 2460
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in terms and courses of study, providing for hunting and trapping education; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
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Bill overview
This bill requires Pennsylvania public schools, including private and parochial schools, to offer a model program of hunting and trapping education to students in grades six through twelve. The program must include firearm safety instruction taught by certified instructors and cover topics like firearm handling, safe cleaning, and hunting practices. The Pennsylvania Game Commission will develop the model program and may reimburse schools for associated costs, while also counting training hours towards continuing professional education for school staff.
Key provisions
- Requires schools to offer hunting and trapping education to students in grades 6-12.
- The Pennsylvania Game Commission will develop a model program for this education.
- Firearm safety instruction must comply with the Game Commission’s basic hunter-trapper education course.
- Instruction must be taught by commission-certified instructors.
- The model program must cover specific topics related to firearms and hunting safety.
- Parents can excuse their children from the instruction without penalty.
- Completion of the program is considered equivalent to completing the Game Commission’s basic hunter-trapper education course.
- The Game Commission may reimburse schools for costs associated with implementing the program.
Who is affected
- Public Schools (including private and parochial)
- Students in grades 6-12
- Pennsylvania Game Commission
- Department of Education
- Parents/Guardians of Students
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