Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania HB2424: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in charter schools, further providing for funding for charter schools.
Status: In committee, April 18, 2026
What the bill says
An act relating to the public school system, including certain provisions applicable as well to private and parochial schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the laws relating thereto," in charter schools, further providing for funding for charter schools.
From the introduced text, April 18, 2026:
An act relating to the public school system, including certain provisions applicable as well to private and parochial schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the laws relating thereto," in charter schools, further providing for funding for charter schools. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Section 1725-A of the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, is amended by adding a subsection to read: Section 1725-A. Funding for Charter Schools.--* * * (f) Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, the following shall apply: (1) Whether a charter school entity or the parent or guardian initiates a request for an initial evaluation to determine if the student is a student with a disability under 34 CFR 300.306 (relating to determination of eligibility) and 22 Pa. Code § 14.123 (relating to evaluation), the evaluation shall be conducted by the student's school district of residence. The school district of residence may contract with the intermediate unit to fulfill the responsibilities under this subsection. (2) The school district of residence or intermediate unit performing the evaluation under paragraph (1) shall issue a report of the initial evaluation findings to the student's parents or guardians and the charter school entity. The following shall apply: (i) The evaluation report shall include: …
Sponsors
- Joseph Ciresi (D, 146) · primary sponsor
- Kathleen Tomlinson (R, 18)
- Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
- Tarah Probst (D, 189)
- Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
- Stephen Samuelson (D, 135)
- Nancy Guenst (D, 152)
- Melissa Shusterman (D, 157)
- Inglis III, John C. (D, 38)
- Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D, 129)
- James Haddock (D, 118)
- Ed Neilson (D, HD-174)
Latest actions
- : Referred to EDUCATION, April 18, 2026
Subjects: EDUCATION
Common questions
- What is HB2424?
- HB2424 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in charter schools, further providing for funding for charter schools.
- What does HB2424 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to the public school system, including certain provisions applicable as well to private and parochial schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the laws relating thereto," in charter schools, further providing for funding for charter schools.
- What is the status of HB2424?
- In committee as of April 18, 2026. Latest action: Referred to EDUCATION, April 18, 2026 (April 18, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2424?
- Joseph Ciresi (D, 146), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB2424?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2424
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