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 residence and right to free school privileges; and, in charter schools, further providing for enrollment and notification.

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Overview

This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to clarify and standardize procedures for determining student residency for both traditional public schools and charter schools in Pennsylvania. Specifically, it updates the form used to verify residency, outlines notification requirements for cyber charter schools regarding student enrollment and changes in residency, and establishes a process for addressing disputes over a student’s school district of residence. It also addresses the reporting of non-residency by school employees.

Key provisions

Updates the form used to verify student residency, including required information and acceptable proof of residency.
Requires cyber charter schools to notify the student’s school district of residence within 10 business days of enrollment.
Mandates notification of a change in residency for cyber charter school students.
Establishes a process for determining a student’s school district of residence when residency is disputed.
Defines a procedure for cyber charter schools to notify the school district of a student’s non-residency.
Creates a penalty for falsifying information related to reimbursement reports.
Clarifies that the bill does not conflict with existing residency requirements.
Specifies that a student identified as homeless under federal law is exempt from residency verification requirements.