HB 2670
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 coordinated school closure board for inclement weather.
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Bill overview
This bill creates a coordinated school closure board within each Pennsylvania school district that provides transportation to nonpublic schools. The board, composed of district officials and representatives from nonpublic schools, will be responsible for establishing protocols for deciding whether to close schools or delay transportation due to inclement weather. The board must meet annually to review emergency contact information, transportation lists, and decision-making procedures, and will make final decisions regarding school closures and transportation during weather events.
Key provisions
- Each school district providing transportation to nonpublic schools must establish a coordinated school closure board.
- The board will include representatives from the school district, transportation department, buildings and grounds department, and nonpublic schools.
- The board must meet annually to review and update emergency contact information and transportation lists.
- The board will establish protocols for determining school closures and transportation decisions based on weather conditions.
- The board will communicate closure decisions to all affected parties, including employees, parents, and students, by 5:30 a.m. on the affected day.
- The board's decision regarding transportation is final for transportation purposes.
- Nonpublic schools retain the authority to make independent decisions about holding classes.
- The school district is not liable for decisions made by nonpublic schools to remain in session.
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