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SB 462 — An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in preliminary provisions, repealing provisions relating to report of racial and ethnic groupings and to study of public schools that provide Internet instruction; in school districts, repealing provisions relating to corporate seal, to submission of plans, to disapproval of plans, to Department of Public Instruction to prepare plans, to establishment of reorganized school districts and to advance establishment; in duties and powers of boards of school directors, repealing provisions relating to special school watchmen-school districts in townships of the second class, to copies of school laws and to educational broadcasting; in grounds and buildings, repealing provisions relating to residences for teachers and janitors, to heating stoves to be shielded, to ventilation and thermometer, to fireproof construction, to doors to open outward and fire escapes, etc., to completion of abandoned WPA projects in districts of the third and fourth class and to condition of grounds and shade trees; in certification of teachers, repealing provisions relating to summer schools, etc.; in pupils and attendance, repealing provisions relating to possession of telephone pagers prohibited, to nonprofit school food program, to antitruancy programs and to medical care for children under six with defective hearing; in safe schools, repealing provisions relating to report; in school health services, repealing provisions relating to care and treatment of pupils and to local wellness policy; in terms and courses of study, repealing provisions relating to foreign language academies, to monthly reports to school directors of the districts second, third and fourth class, to Read to Succeed Program and to department duties and powers; in vocational education, repealing provisions relating to schools or classes, supervisors, principals, instructors, etc., to estimate of expenses and reimbursements and appropriations and to teachers of evening schools; in transfers of credits between institutions of higher education, repealing provisions relating to duties of public institutions of higher education; repealing provisions relating to medical education loan assistance; and, in reimbursements by Commonwealth and between school districts, repealing provisions relating to special study on the revenue impact of out-of-State tax credits.

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In the latest version of Bill SB 462, several provisions have been clarified and streamlined, including the focus on the Read to Succeed program and the tasks assigned to the State Board for Vocational Education. Some older regulations that were seen as outdated or less relevant, particularly regarding special education reporting and the duties of school supervisors, have been removed. These changes help to simplify the bill, making it easier to implement and ensuring that it focuses on current educational needs and practices. Overall, these amendments aim to improve the efficiency of the public education system while maintaining accountability.

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467 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE BILL Session of No.
858 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE BILL Session of No.
WARD, HUTCHINSON AND WHITE, MARCH 21, 2019 SENATOR LANGERHOLC, EDUCATION, AS AMENDED, JUNE 4, 2019 AN ACT Amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), entitled "An provisions applicable as well to private and parochialrtain schools;
WARD, HUTCHINSON AND WHITE, MARCH 21, 2019 REFERRED TO EDUCATION, MARCH 21, 2019 AN ACT Amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), entitled "An act relating to the public school system, including certain provisions applicable as well to private and parochial schools;
in school districts, repealing provisions relating to corporate seal, to submission of plans, to <-- approval of plans, to disapproval of plans, to Department of Public Instruction to prepare plans, to establishment of reorganized school districts and to advance establishment;
in school districts, repealing provisions relating to corporate seal, to submission of plans, to approval of plans, to disapproval of plans, to Department of Public Instruction to prepare plans, to establishment of reorganized school districts and to advance establishment;
in duties and powers of boards of school directors, repealing provisions relating to special school watchmen-school districts in townships of the second class, to copies of school laws and to educational broadcasting;
in duties and powers of boards of school directors, repealing districts in townships of the second class, to copies of school laws and to educational broadcasting;
in terms and courses of study, further <-- provisions relating to foreign language academies, to monthly reports to school directors of the districts second, third and fourth class, to read to succeed program READ TO SUCCEED <-- PROGRAM and to department duties and powers;
in terms and courses of study, further providing for fire and emergency evacuation drills;
in vocational education, further providing for duties of State Board for <-- Vocational Education and reports, repealing provisions relating to schools or classes, supervisors, principals, instructors, etc., to estimate of expenses and reimbursements and appropriations and to teachers of evening schools;
repealing provisions relating to foreign language academies, to monthly reports to school directors of the districts second, third and fourth class, to read to succeed program and to department duties and powers;
in <-- Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, further providing for powers and duties of the board of trustees and repealing provisions relating to annual report;
in vocational education, further providing for duties of State Board for Vocational Education and reports, repealing provisions relating to schools or classes, supervisors, principals, instructors, etc., to estimate of expenses and reimbursements and appropriations and to teachers of evening schools;
in Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, further providing for powers and duties of the board of trustees and repealing provisions relating to annual report;
AND, in reimbursements by <-- Commonwealth and between school districts, repealing provisions relating to special study on the revenue impact of out-of-State tax credits;
in reimbursements by Commonwealth and between school districts, repealing provisions relating to special study on the revenue impact of out-of-State tax credits;
and, in the State Board of <-- Education, repealing provisions relating to powers and duties of the board and to reports and recommendations.
and, in the State Board of Education, repealing provisions relating to powers and duties of the board and to reports and recommendations.
Sections 112, 113, 212, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, <-- 297, 510.1, 519, 523(a), 705, 736, 737, 738, 739, 760, 772, 1208, 1317.1, 1337(f), 1338.2, 1378, 1308-A, 1414 and 1422.1 of the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, are repealed:
Sections 112, 113, 212, 292, 293, 294, 295, 296, 297, 510.1, 519, 523(a), 705, 736, 737, 738, 739, 760, 772, 1208, 1317.1, 1337(f), 1338.2, 1378, 1308-A, 1414 and 1422.1 of the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, are repealed:
SECTION 1.
SECTIONS 112, 113, 212, 292, 294, 295, 296, 297, <-- 510.1, 519, 523(A), 705, 736, 737, 738, 739, 760, 772, 1208, 1317.1, 1337(F), 1338.2, 1378, 1308-A, 1414, 1422.1, 1522 AND 1534, ARTICLE XV-B, SECTIONS 1503-E(10), 1804, 1811, 1923 AND 2002-C(B), ARTICLE XXII-A AND SECTION 2596 OF THE ACT OF MARCH 10, 1949 (P.L.30, NO.14), KNOWN AS THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CODE OF 1949, ARE REPEALED:
Report of Racial and Ethnic Groupings.--The Department of Education shall conduct a thorough review of the 1991-1992 PennData report "Statistical Summary for 1991-1992" and identify those school districts that have special education enrollments whose gender and ethnic representation exceeds by five percent (5%) the gender and ethnic makeup of the student 20190SB0462PN0858 - 2 - population for the 1991-1992 school year.
Report of Racial and Ethnic Groupings.--The Department of Education shall conduct a thorough review of the 1991-1992 PennData report "Statistical Summary for 1991-1992" and identify those school districts that have special education enrollments whose gender and ethnic representation exceeds by five percent (5%) the gender and ethnic makeup of the student population for the 1991-1992 school year.
The Department of Education shall report to the Committee on Education in the Senate and the Committee on Education in the House of Representatives by October 1993 the findings of the review by the Department of Education, an outline of what further investigative steps should be taken, recommendations for appropriate actions to be taken by the Department of Education and any technical assistance services to be provided by the Department of Education to school districts.
The Department of Education shall report to the Committee on Education in the Senate and the Committee on Education in the House of Representatives by October 1993 the findings of the review by the Department of Education, an outline of what further investigative steps should be taken, recommendations for appropriate actions to be taken by the Department of Education 20190SB0462PN0467 - 2 - and any technical assistance services to be provided by the Department of Education to school districts.
(c) In the event that the report required under subsection (b) is not provided by October 30, 2001, no school district shall pay to any public school that provides instruction 20190SB0462PN0858 - 3 - primarily through the Internet an amount to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000) per resident student enrolled.
(c) In the event that the report required under subsection (b) is not provided by October 30, 2001, no school district shall pay to any public school that provides instruction primarily through the Internet an amount to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000) per resident student enrolled.
"School District of ........................, Pennsylvania," and such other inscription or design as the board of school directors may direct.
"School District of ........................, 20190SB0462PN0467 - 3 - Pennsylvania," and such other inscription or design as the board of school directors may direct.
A plan of organization of administrative units shall be deemed to violate a written agreement entered into by several school districts for the 20190SB0462PN0858 - 4 - establishment of a joint school or department only when it formulates an administrative unit, which in whole or in part comprises less than all of the school districts joined by such agreement.
A plan of organization of administrative units shall be deemed to violate a written agreement entered into by several school districts for the establishment of a joint school or department only when it formulates an administrative unit, which in whole or in part comprises less than all of the school districts joined by such agreement.
In preparing its plans, a county board of school directors shall confer with school directors and administrators of all school districts of the county, and may confer with the staff of the Department of Public Instruction and upon written request shall confer with other interested persons.
In preparing its plans, a county board of school directors shall confer with school directors and administrators of all school districts of the county, and may confer with the staff of the Department of Public Instruction and upon written 20190SB0462PN0467 - 4 - request shall confer with other interested persons.
Approval of Plans.--(a) When any plan of <-- organization of administrative units for a county is found to conform to the standards for approval of administrative units adopted by the State Board of Education, the Department of Public Instruction shall cause such plan to be placed upon the agenda of the Council of Basic Education.
Approval of Plans.--(a) When any plan of organization of administrative units for a county is found to conform to the standards for approval of administrative units adopted by the State Board of Education, the Department of Public Instruction shall cause such plan to be placed upon the agenda of the Council of Basic Education.
The Council of Basic Education shall review all plans placed upon its agenda, and 20190SB0462PN0858 - 5 - approve such plans as it deems wise in the best interests of the educational system of the Commonwealth.
The Council of Basic Education shall review all plans placed upon its agenda, and approve such plans as it deems wise in the best interests of the educational system of the Commonwealth.
Except as hereinafter provided, no plan of organization of administrative units shall be approved in which any proposed school district contains a pupil population of less than four thousand (4,000), unless when factors of topography, pupil population, community characteristics, transportation of pupils, use of existing school buildings, existing administrative units, potential population changes and the capability of providing a comprehensive program of education are considered by the Council of Basic Education as requiring the approval of a plan of organization of administrative units in which one or more proposed school districts contains a pupil population of less than four thousand (4,000).
Except as hereinafter provided, no plan of organization of administrative units shall be approved in which any proposed school district contains a pupil population of less than four thousand (4,000), unless when factors of topography, pupil population, community characteristics, transportation of pupils, use of existing 20190SB0462PN0467 - 5 - school buildings, existing administrative units, potential population changes and the capability of providing a comprehensive program of education are considered by the Council of Basic Education as requiring the approval of a plan of organization of administrative units in which one or more proposed school districts contains a pupil population of less than four thousand (4,000).
Disapproval of Plans.--When any plan of organization of administrative units for a county is disapproved by the Council of Basic Education, it shall be returned to the 20190SB0462PN0858 - 6 - county board of school directors which submitted the plan for reconsideration, amendment and resubmission in accordance with the recommendations of the Council of Basic Education.
Disapproval of Plans.--When any plan of organization of administrative units for a county is disapproved by the Council of Basic Education, it shall be returned to the county board of school directors which submitted the plan for reconsideration, amendment and resubmission in accordance with the recommendations of the Council of Basic Education.
Department of Public Instruction to Prepare Plans.--In the event that no plan of organization of administrative units is approved by the Council of Basic Education for a county prior to January 1, 1965, the Department of Public Instruction shall prepare and place upon the agenda of the Council of Basic Education a plan of organization of administrative units for the county.
Department of Public Instruction to Prepare Plans.--In the event that no plan of organization of administrative units is approved by the Council of Basic Education for a county prior to January 1, 1965, the Department 20190SB0462PN0467 - 6 - of Public Instruction shall prepare and place upon the agenda of the Council of Basic Education a plan of organization of administrative units for the county.
The decision of the State Board of Education shall be final, 20190SB0462PN0858 - 7 - unless an appeal is taken as now provided under the provisions of the "Administrative Agency Law." Section 296.
The decision of the State Board of Education shall be final, unless an appeal is taken as now provided under the provisions of the "Administrative Agency Law." Section 296.
Establishment of Reorganized School Districts.--On July 1, 1966, or on the date of advance establishment, all administrative units contained in plans of organization of administrative units approved by the Council of Basic Education shall constitute and be deemed established as school districts, and shall belong to the class to which they are entitled as provided by law:
Establishment of Reorganized School Districts.--On July 1, 1966, or on the date of advance establishment, all administrative units contained in plans of organization of administrative units approved by the Council of Basic Education shall constitute and be deemed established as 20190SB0462PN0467 - 7 - school districts, and shall belong to the class to which they are entitled as provided by law:
(2) At a regular meeting or at a special meeting called for such purpose, the board of school directors of each school district composing the administrative unit has approved by majority vote the establishment in advance of July 1, 1966, of the proposed school district contained in the plan of 20190SB0462PN0858 - 8 - organization of administrative units approved by the Council of Basic Education;
(2) At a regular meeting or at a special meeting called for such purpose, the board of school directors of each school district composing the administrative unit has approved by majority vote the establishment in advance of July 1, 1966, of the proposed school district contained in the plan of organization of administrative units approved by the Council of Basic Education;
and (4) The Superintendent of Public Instruction certifies to the Council of Basic Education that all school districts composing the administrative unit have filed resolutions with the Department of Public Instruction approving the establishment of the school district in advance of July 1, 1966.
and (4) The Superintendent of Public Instruction certifies to the Council of Basic Education that all school districts composing the administrative unit have filed resolutions with 20190SB0462PN0467 - 8 - the Department of Public Instruction approving the establishment of the school district in advance of July 1, 1966.
Copies of School Laws.--The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall send to each member of every board of school directors in the State, a bound copy of each new edition 20190SB0462PN0858 - 9 - of the School Laws, as soon as possible after the same shall have been published.] <-- Section 523.
Copies of School Laws.--The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall send to each member of every board of school directors in the State, a bound copy of each new edition of the School Laws, as soon as possible after the same shall have been published.
Educational Broadcasting.-- [(a) The State Board of Education shall adopt and amend, <-- when necessary, a State Plan for Educational Broadcasting.
Section 523.
The State plan shall provide for the development of educational broadcasting facilities in the Commonwealth and shall define educational broadcasting service areas which shall be served by specified broadcasting centers.
Educational Broadcasting.-- (a) The State Board of Education shall adopt and amend, when necessary, a State Plan for Educational Broadcasting.
The State plan shall provide for the development of educational broadcasting facilities in the Commonwealth and shall define 20190SB0462PN0467 - 9 - educational broadcasting service areas which shall be served by specified broadcasting centers.
Prior to adoption or amendment of the State plan, the board shall submit the plan to the Pennsylvania Public Television Network Commission and receive its comments thereon.] <-- * * * [Section 705.
Prior to adoption or amendment of the State plan, the board shall submit the plan to the Pennsylvania Public Television Network Commission and receive its comments thereon.
Residences for Teachers and Janitors.--The <-- board of directors of any school district of the fourth class, when they consider it necessary, may purchase or build a residence or residences for the use of the principal or teacher or janitor, or any of them, as shall be deemed advisable, in the same manner and upon the same procedure as other school buildings are purchased or erected.
* * * Section 705.
Residences for Teachers and Janitors.--The board of directors of any school district of the fourth class, when they consider it necessary, may purchase or build a residence or residences for the use of the principal or teacher or janitor, or any of them, as shall be deemed advisable, in the same manner and upon the same procedure as other school buildings are purchased or erected.
Heating Stoves to be Shielded.--No board of 20190SB0462PN0858 - 10 - school directors in this Commonwealth shall use a common heating stove for the purpose of heating any school room, unless such stove is in part enclosed within a shield or jacket made of galvanized iron, or other suitable material, and of sufficient height, and so placed, as to protect all pupils while seated at their desks from direct rays of heat.
Heating Stoves to be Shielded.--No board of school directors in this Commonwealth shall use a common heating stove for the purpose of heating any school room, unless such stove is in part enclosed within a shield or jacket made of galvanized iron, or other suitable material, and of sufficient height, and so placed, as to protect all pupils while seated at their desks from direct rays of heat.
Thermometer.--No school room or recitation room shall be used in any public school which is not provided with ample means of ventilation, and whose windows, when they are the only means of ventilation, shall not admit of ready adjustment both at the top and bottom, and which does not have some device to protect pupils from currents of cold air.
Thermometer.--No school room or 20190SB0462PN0467 - 10 - recitation room shall be used in any public school which is not provided with ample means of ventilation, and whose windows, when they are the only means of ventilation, shall not admit of ready adjustment both at the top and bottom, and which does not have some device to protect pupils from currents of cold air.
Every school building shall be provided with necessary fire- 20190SB0462PN0858 - 11 - escapes and safety-appliances as required by law.
Every school building shall be provided with necessary fire- escapes and safety-appliances as required by law.
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Section 760.
20190SB0462PN0467 - 11 - Section 760.
Summer Schools, etc.--The State Board of 20190SB0462PN0858 - 12 - Education shall provide for summer schools in State colleges, colleges, universities and other educational institutions, and for extension courses and correspondence courses for all teachers employed in the public school system of the Commonwealth who wish to acquire the minimum qualifications prescribed herein, or such further qualifications as may be desirable.
Summer Schools, etc.--The State Board of Education shall provide for summer schools in State colleges, colleges, universities and other educational institutions, and for extension courses and correspondence courses for all teachers employed in the public school system of the Commonwealth who wish to acquire the minimum qualifications prescribed herein, or such further qualifications as may be desirable.
Section 1317.1.
20190SB0462PN0467 - 12 - Section 1317.1.
Antitruancy Programs.--The Department of 20190SB0462PN0858 - 13 - Education shall formulate recommendations for the General Assembly concerning the establishment and funding of effective community-based antitruancy pilot programs.
Antitruancy Programs.--The Department of Education shall formulate recommendations for the General Assembly concerning the establishment and funding of effective community-based antitruancy pilot programs.
In formulating these recommendations, the Department of Education shall seek advice and counsel from educators, parents, students, district attorneys, law enforcement representatives, attendance officers, social service agencies experienced in providing services to truant children, counselors, judges, probation officers and representatives from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency and the Juvenile Court Judges' Commission.
In formulating these recommendations, the Department of Education shall seek advice and counsel from educators, parents, students, district attorneys, law enforcement representatives, attendance officers, social service agencies experienced in providing services to 20190SB0462PN0467 - 13 - truant children, counselors, judges, probation officers and representatives from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency and the Juvenile Court Judges' Commission.
The Secretary of Education shall issue a report to the chairman and the minority 20190SB0462PN0858 - 14 - chairman of the Appropriations Committee and the Education Committee of the Senate and the Appropriations Committee and Education Committee of the House of Representatives by April 1, 1996, concerning the extent to which additional costs have been incurred by school districts and nonpublic schools.
The Secretary of Education shall issue a report to the chairman and the minority chairman of the Appropriations Committee and the Education Committee of the Senate and the Appropriations Committee and Education Committee of the House of Representatives by April 1, 1996, concerning the extent to which additional costs have been incurred by school districts and nonpublic schools.
Care and Treatment of Pupils.--Any school district or joint school board may provide for the care and treatment of defective eyes, ears and teeth of all children of school age within the district.
Care and Treatment of Pupils.--Any school district or joint school board may provide for the care and 20190SB0462PN0467 - 14 - treatment of defective eyes, ears and teeth of all children of school age within the district.
(c) A local education agency may submit its local wellness policy or information on other initiatives regarding child health, nutrition, food allergy reaction management and physical education to the Department of Education for inclusion in the clearinghouse established under section 1422.3(3).] <-- Section 2.
(c) A local education agency may submit its local wellness policy or information on other initiatives regarding child health, nutrition, food allergy reaction management and physical education to the Department of Education for inclusion in the clearinghouse established under section 1422.3(3).] Section 2.
Each such drill shall include the practice and 20190SB0462PN0858 - 15 - instruction concerning the location, use and operation of emergency exit doors and fire extinguishers and the proper evacuation of buses in the event of fires or accidents.
Each such drill shall include the practice and instruction concerning the location, use and operation of emergency exit doors and fire extinguishers and the proper evacuation of buses in the event of fires or accidents.
[(e) On or before the tenth day of April of each year, each chief school administrator shall certify to the Department of Education that the emergency evacuation drills and school security drills herein required have been conducted in accordance with this section.] * * * Section 3.
20190SB0462PN0467 - 15 - [(e) On or before the tenth day of April of each year, each chief school administrator shall certify to the Department of Education that the emergency evacuation drills and school security drills herein required have been conducted in accordance with this section.] * * * Section 3.
(c) The department shall prepare an annual report of the summer foreign language academies program which shall be submitted to the Governor, the Education Committee of the Senate 20190SB0462PN0858 - 16 - and the Education Committee of the House of Representatives.
(c) The department shall prepare an annual report of the summer foreign language academies program which shall be submitted to the Governor, the Education Committee of the Senate and the Education Committee of the House of Representatives.
Such reports shall state correctly the number of days the schools were kept open, and, if closed on any days, the reason therefor, the number, age, and sex of all pupils, and the number of days attended by each.
Such reports shall state correctly 20190SB0462PN0467 - 16 - the number of days the schools were kept open, and, if closed on any days, the reason therefor, the number, age, and sex of all pupils, and the number of days attended by each.
Eligibility Requirements.--(a) The Department of Education shall establish eligibility criteria to be used to select schools and students in kindergarten through 20190SB0462PN0858 - 17 - third grade to participate in the Read to Succeed Program.
Eligibility Requirements.--(a) The Department of Education shall establish eligibility criteria to be used to select schools and students in kindergarten through third grade to participate in the Read to Succeed Program.
(1) Identification of students with the greatest need.
20190SB0462PN0467 - 17 - (1) Identification of students with the greatest need.
Reports.--(a) A school district or charter school participating in the Read to Succeed Program shall provide program and fiscal reports as required by the Department 20190SB0462PN0858 - 18 - of Education.
Reports.--(a) A school district or charter school participating in the Read to Succeed Program shall provide program and fiscal reports as required by the Department of Education.
The department shall:
20190SB0462PN0467 - 18 - The department shall:
(v) A description of measures utilized by school districts to provide parent, professional educator and community involvement.] <-- Section 4.
(v) A description of measures utilized by school districts to provide parent, professional educator and community involvement.] Section 4.
Reports.--The State Board for Vocational Education is hereby authorized and directed to investigate and to aid in the 20190SB0462PN0858 - 19 - introduction of vocational industrial, vocational agricultural, vocational homemaking, vocational distributive and vocational business and office occupational education;
Reports.--The State Board for Vocational Education is hereby authorized and directed to investigate and to aid in the introduction of vocational industrial, vocational agricultural, vocational homemaking, vocational distributive and vocational business and office occupational education;
[The State Board for Vocational Education shall make a report annually to the Governor and Legislature describing the condition and progress of vocational industrial, vocational agricultural, vocational homemaking, vocational distributive and vocational business and office occupational education during the year, and shall also make such recommendations as the board may deem advisable.] Section 5.
[The State Board for Vocational Education shall make a report annually to the 20190SB0462PN0467 - 19 - Governor and Legislature describing the condition and progress of vocational industrial, vocational agricultural, vocational homemaking, vocational distributive and vocational business and office occupational education during the year, and shall also make such recommendations as the board may deem advisable.] Section 5.
Appropriations.--On or before the first Wednesday of January of any year in which the regular session of the Legislature is held, the State Board for Vocational Education shall present to the Legislature an estimate of the amount of money necessary to 20190SB0462PN0858 - 20 - meet the expenditures to be incurred in the administration of this act for the fiscal year beginning with the first day of the ensuing June, 1961, and beginning with the first day of July of each year thereafter;
Appropriations.--On or before the first Wednesday of January of any year in which the regular session of the Legislature is held, the State Board for Vocational Education shall present to the Legislature an estimate of the amount of money necessary to meet the expenditures to be incurred in the administration of this act for the fiscal year beginning with the first day of the ensuing June, 1961, and beginning with the first day of July of each year thereafter;
and the amount necessary to meet the claims of school districts and unions of school districts maintaining approved vocational schools or departments, under the provisions of this act for the school year beginning with the first day of the preceding July.
and the amount necessary to meet the claims of school districts and unions of school districts maintaining approved vocational schools or departments, under the provisions of this act for the school year beginning with 20190SB0462PN0467 - 20 - the first day of the preceding July.
Section 1906.1-B(c) of the act is amended to <-- read:
Section 1906.1-B(c) of the act is amended to read:
[The State Board of Education shall return such budget requests, recommending approval or disapproval, with comments, if any, to the Secretary of Education prior to their submission to the Secretary of the Budget.] The board of trustees may also submit its budget recommendations and findings to the General Assembly 20190SB0462PN0858 - 21 - subsequent to the submission of the Governor's budget to the General Assembly.
[The State Board of Education shall return such budget requests, recommending approval or disapproval, with comments, if any, to the Secretary of Education prior to their submission to the Secretary of the Budget.] The board of trustees may also submit its budget recommendations and findings to the General Assembly subsequent to the submission of the Governor's budget to the General Assembly.
Sections 1916-B, 2002-C(b), Article XXII-A heading, Subdivision (a) heading, 2201-A, 2202-A, 2203-A, Subdivision (b) heading, 2211-A, 2212-A, 2213-A, 2214-A, Subdivision (c) heading, 2231-A, 2232-A, 2233-A, 2234-A, 2596, 2603-B(c), (d)(4) and (10) and (h) and 2605-B of the act are repealed:
Sections 1916-B, 2002-C(b), Article XXII-A heading, Subdivision (a) heading, 2201-A, 2202-A, 2203-A, Subdivision (b) heading, 2211-A, 2212-A, 2213-A, 2214-A, Subdivision (c) heading, 2231-A, 2232-A, 2233-A, 2234-A, 2596, 20190SB0462PN0467 - 21 - 2603-B(c), (d)(4) and (10) and (h) and 2605-B of the act are repealed:
* * * 20190SB0462PN0858 - 22 - [(b) Reporting requirements.--A public institution of higher education shall submit to the department a series of interim reports outlining the actions that the public institution of higher education has undertaken or intends to undertake to comply with subsection (a), which shall be filed December 31, 2006, June 30, 2007, and December 31, 2007.] * * * [ARTICLE XXII-A.
* * * [(b) Reporting requirements.--A public institution of higher education shall submit to the department a series of interim reports outlining the actions that the public institution of higher education has undertaken or intends to undertake to comply with subsection (a), which shall be filed December 31, 2006, June 30, 2007, and December 31, 2007.] * * * 20190SB0462PN0467 - 22 - [ARTICLE XXII-A.
20190SB0462PN0858 - 23 - "Approved institution of higher learning." An institution of higher learning located in this Commonwealth and approved by the agency.
"Approved institution of higher learning." An institution of higher learning located in this Commonwealth and approved by the agency.
"Degree in medicine." A degree from an accredited medical college that qualifies the degree recipient to be licensed as a physician.
20190SB0462PN0467 - 23 - "Degree in medicine." A degree from an accredited medical college that qualifies the degree recipient to be licensed as a physician.
"Licensed health care facility." A health care facility that 20190SB0462PN0858 - 24 - is enrolled in the Commonwealth's medical assistance program and is licensed under Article X of the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, or the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L.130, No.48), known as the Health Care Facilities Act.
"Licensed health care facility." A health care facility that is enrolled in the Commonwealth's medical assistance program and is licensed under Article X of the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Public Welfare Code, or the act of July 19, 1979 (P.L.130, No.48), known as the Health Care Facilities Act.
"Offeror." An institution that makes unsecured loans to eligible students in cooperation with the agency.
20190SB0462PN0467 - 24 - "Offeror." An institution that makes unsecured loans to eligible students in cooperation with the agency.
The agency shall establish and administer the Pennsylvania Medical Education Loan Assistance Program as set forth in sections 2212-A and 2213-A to provide financial assistance to individuals who acquire the required degree or diploma in 20190SB0462PN0858 - 25 - medicine, professional nursing, biomedicine or life sciences and to recruit these individuals to practice their professions in Pennsylvania.
The agency shall establish and administer the Pennsylvania Medical Education Loan Assistance Program as set forth in sections 2212-A and 2213-A to provide financial assistance to individuals who acquire the required degree or diploma in medicine, professional nursing, biomedicine or life sciences and to recruit these individuals to practice their professions in Pennsylvania.
The agency shall utilize funds in the Medical School Loan Account to encourage eligible applicants to attend an accredited medical college or an approved institution of higher learning.
The agency shall utilize funds in the Medical School Loan Account to encourage 20190SB0462PN0467 - 25 - eligible applicants to attend an accredited medical college or an approved institution of higher learning.
Low-cost loans made under this subsection shall provide reduced interest rates and loan fees to eligible applicants compared to loans made for the same purpose that are not guaranteed by this 20190SB0462PN0858 - 26 - article.
Low-cost loans made under this subsection shall provide reduced interest rates and loan fees to eligible applicants compared to loans made for the same purpose that are not guaranteed by this article.
(e) Default.--If a recipient fails to repay a loan received under this section, the agency shall collect the loan pursuant to one of the following:
(e) Default.--If a recipient fails to repay a loan received 20190SB0462PN0467 - 26 - under this section, the agency shall collect the loan pursuant to one of the following:
(1) The agency or the offeror may reduce the interest rate of the loan by not less than 1% if the loan recipient, upon completion of a graduate degree in biomedicine or life sciences or upon licensure as a physician, agrees to practice medicine or be employed to conduct research on a full-time basis in Pennsylvania for a period of three consecutive 20190SB0462PN0858 - 27 - years.
(1) The agency or the offeror may reduce the interest rate of the loan by not less than 1% if the loan recipient, upon completion of a graduate degree in biomedicine or life sciences or upon licensure as a physician, agrees to practice medicine or be employed to conduct research on a full-time basis in Pennsylvania for a period of three consecutive years.
(h) Contract.--In addition to the requirements of subsection (g), in order to be eligible for an interest rate reduction, a loan recipient shall enter into a contract with the agency or an offeror or its assigns at the time the loan is made.
(h) Contract.--In addition to the requirements of subsection 20190SB0462PN0467 - 27 - (g), in order to be eligible for an interest rate reduction, a loan recipient shall enter into a contract with the agency or an offeror or its assigns at the time the loan is made.
(5) If the loan recipient is convicted of or pleads guilty or no contest to a felony or if the licensing board has determined that the recipient has committed an act of gross negligence in the performance of service obligations or has suspended or revoked the license to practice, the agency or the offeror shall terminate the loan recipient's participation in the program and seek repayment of the amount 20190SB0462PN0858 - 28 - of the loan on the date of the conviction, determination, suspension or revocation.
(5) If the loan recipient is convicted of or pleads guilty or no contest to a felony or if the licensing board has determined that the recipient has committed an act of gross negligence in the performance of service obligations or has suspended or revoked the license to practice, the agency or the offeror shall terminate the loan recipient's participation in the program and seek repayment of the amount of the loan on the date of the conviction, determination, suspension or revocation.
Providing false information or misrepresentation on an application or verification of service shall constitute default.
Providing false information or misrepresentation on an application or verification of service shall constitute 20190SB0462PN0467 - 28 - default.
(1) The agency may forgive 50% of the loan, not to exceed $50,000, if a loan recipient enters into a contract 20190SB0462PN0858 - 29 - with the agency that requires the recipient upon successful completion of an approved nursing program and licensure as a registered nurse to practice nursing in this Commonwealth for a period of not less than three consecutive years.
(1) The agency may forgive 50% of the loan, not to exceed $50,000, if a loan recipient enters into a contract with the agency that requires the recipient upon successful completion of an approved nursing program and licensure as a registered nurse to practice nursing in this Commonwealth for a period of not less than three consecutive years.
(2) Loan forgiveness awards made pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be forgiven over a period of three years at an annual rate of 33 1/3% of the award and shall be made from funds appropriated for this purpose.
(2) Loan forgiveness awards made pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be forgiven over a period of three years at an annual rate of 33 1/3% of the award and shall be made from 20190SB0462PN0467 - 29 - funds appropriated for this purpose.
(vi) If the recipient is convicted of or pleads guilty or no contest to a felony or if the licensing 20190SB0462PN0858 - 30 - board has determined that the recipient has committed an act of gross negligence in the performance of service obligations or has suspended or revoked the license to practice, the agency shall have the authority to terminate the recipient's service in the program and demand repayment of the amount of the loan as of the date of the conviction, determination, suspension or revocation.
(vi) If the recipient is convicted of or pleads guilty or no contest to a felony or if the licensing board has determined that the recipient has committed an act of gross negligence in the performance of service obligations or has suspended or revoked the license to practice, the agency shall have the authority to terminate the recipient's service in the program and demand repayment of the amount of the loan as of the date of the conviction, determination, suspension or 20190SB0462PN0467 - 30 - revocation.
The report shall include 20190SB0462PN0858 - 31 - information regarding the operation of the programs established under this article, including:
The report shall include information regarding the operation of the programs established under this article, including:
(2) The number and amount of nursing loan forgiveness contracts executed and renewed for nursing school applicants.
(2) The number and amount of nursing loan forgiveness 20190SB0462PN0467 - 31 - contracts executed and renewed for nursing school applicants.
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Loan guarantor program payments and loan forgiveness repayments shall be made only to the extent that funds are appropriated for that purpose and are sufficient to cover administration of the programs.
Loan guarantor program payments and loan forgiveness repayments shall be made only to the extent that funds are 20190SB0462PN0467 - 32 - appropriated for that purpose and are sufficient to cover administration of the programs.
20190SB0462PN0858 - 33 - (3) Analysis of the individual taxpayer data in order to assess the effect on the local and State revenues for each affected school district.
(3) Analysis of the individual taxpayer data in order to assess the effect on the local and State revenues for each affected school district.
(c) The Secretary of Education shall present a report summarizing the results of this study to the Chairman and the Minority Chairman of the House Education Committee and the Chairman and the Minority Chairman of the Senate Education Committee no later than April 1, 1989.] Section 2603-B.
(c) The Secretary of Education shall present a report summarizing the results of this study to the Chairman and the Minority Chairman of the House Education Committee and the Chairman and the Minority Chairman of the Senate Education 20190SB0462PN0467 - 33 - Committee no later than April 1, 1989.] Section 2603-B.
Powers and Duties of the Board.--* * * <-- [(c) The board shall develop an annual operating budget, including projected operating expenses of the Professional Standards and Practices Commission.
Powers and Duties of the Board.--* * * [(c) The board shall develop an annual operating budget, including projected operating expenses of the Professional Standards and Practices Commission.
(ii) subject to criteria developed by the Secretary of Education and subject to any applicable regulations or laws of the Federal Government or any agency thereof, to develop, alter, amend and submit to the Federal Government State plans for 20190SB0462PN0858 - 34 - participation in Federal grants, appropriations, allocations and programs for the development of academic facilities and to make regulations, criteria, methods, forms, procedures and to do all other things which may be necessary to make possible the participation of the Commonwealth in such Federal grants, appropriations, allocations and programs for the development of academic facilities;
(ii) subject to criteria developed by the Secretary of Education and subject to any applicable regulations or laws of the Federal Government or any agency thereof, to develop, alter, amend and submit to the Federal Government State plans for participation in Federal grants, appropriations, allocations and programs for the development of academic facilities and to make regulations, criteria, methods, forms, procedures and to do all other things which may be necessary to make possible the participation of the Commonwealth in such Federal grants, appropriations, allocations and programs for the development of academic facilities;
(iii) hold hearings, issue subpoenas and render decisions as to the priority assigned to any project, or as to any other matter or determination affecting any applicant for Federal grants, appropriations, allocations and programs for the development of academic facilities;
20190SB0462PN0467 - 34 - (iii) hold hearings, issue subpoenas and render decisions as to the priority assigned to any project, or as to any other matter or determination affecting any applicant for Federal grants, appropriations, allocations and programs for the development of academic facilities;
(ii) Standards promulgated under this section shall be 20190SB0462PN0858 - 35 - deposited with the Pennsylvania Bulletin for publication.] * * * [(h) Every five (5) years, the board shall adopt a master plan for higher education which shall be for the guidance of the Governor, the General Assembly, and all institutions of higher education financed wholly or in part from State appropriations.
(ii) Standards promulgated under this section shall be deposited with the Pennsylvania Bulletin for publication.] * * * [(h) Every five (5) years, the board shall adopt a master plan for higher education which shall be for the guidance of the Governor, the General Assembly, and all institutions of higher education financed wholly or in part from State appropriations.
(1) define the role of each type of institution (State-owned universities, State-related universities, community colleges, private colleges and universities and off-campus centers of any of these and other institutions authorized to grant degrees) in this Commonwealth;
20190SB0462PN0467 - 35 - (1) define the role of each type of institution (State-owned universities, State-related universities, community colleges, private colleges and universities and off-campus centers of any of these and other institutions authorized to grant degrees) in this Commonwealth;
The board's report shall include a statement outlining the expected benefits and projected costs of any 20190SB0462PN0858 - 36 - recommended course of action.
The board's report shall include a statement outlining the expected benefits and projected costs of any recommended course of action.
(b) As it deems appropriate and necessary, the board may make reports and requests to the General Assembly on such issues as, pending legislation, proposed legislation, educational policy, and any other programs or issues of which the board believes the General Assembly should be aware.] Section 8 2.
(b) As it deems appropriate and necessary, the board may make reports and requests to the General Assembly on such issues as, pending legislation, proposed legislation, educational 20190SB0462PN0467 - 36 - policy, and any other programs or issues of which the board believes the General Assembly should be aware.] Section 8.
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  1. Referred to EDUCATION

  2. Third consideration and final passage

  3. Re-reported as committed

  4. Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS

  5. Second consideration

  6. First consideration

  7. PN 0858 Reported as amended

  8. PN 0467 Referred to EDUCATION

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SB 462 PN 858, A4837, WILLIAMS, LINDSEY AMENDMENT NO. A-4837

Failed 22 Yea · 28 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 01700
Unaffiliated 81100
Democratic 14000
Total 222800
% of votes cast 44%56%0%0%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
ARNOLD — Nay
AUMENT — Nay
BLAKE — Yea
BREWSTER — Yea
BROWNE — Nay
CORMAN — Nay
DINNIMAN — Yea
DISANTO — Nay
FARNESE — Yea
GORDNER — Nay
IOVINO — Yea
KILLION — Nay
LEACH — Yea
MENSCH — Nay
REGAN — Nay
SABATINA — Yea
SCARNATI — Nay
SCAVELLO — Nay
YUDICHAK — Yea
Anthony H. Williams Democratic Yea
Art Haywood Democratic Yea
Christine M. Tartaglione Democratic Yea
Jay Costa Democratic Yea
Judith L. Schwank Democratic Yea
Katie J. Muth Democratic Yea
Lindsey M. Williams Democratic Yea
Lisa M. Boscola Democratic Yea
Maria Collett Democratic Yea
Sharif Street Democratic Yea
Steven J. Santarsiero Democratic Yea
Timothy P. Kearney Democratic Yea
Vincent J. Hughes Democratic Yea
Wayne D. Fontana Democratic Yea
Camera Bartolotta Republican Nay
Daniel Laughlin Republican Nay
David G. Argall Republican Nay
Doug Mastriano Republican Nay
Elder A. Vogel Republican Nay
Gene Yaw Republican Nay
Joe Pittman Republican Nay
Judy Ward Republican Nay
Kathleen C. Tomlinson Republican Nay
Kim L. Ward Republican Nay
Kristin Phillips-Hill Republican Nay
Lisa Baker Republican Nay
Michele Brooks Republican Nay
Patrick J. Stefano Republican Nay
Scott E. Hutchinson Republican Nay
Scott Martin Republican Nay
Wayne Langerholc Republican Nay

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FINAL PASSAGE

Passed 43 Yea · 7 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 17000
Unaffiliated 17200
Democratic 9500
Total 43700
% of votes cast 86%14%0%0%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
ARNOLD — Yea
AUMENT — Yea
BLAKE — Nay
BREWSTER — Yea
BROWNE — Yea
CORMAN — Yea
DINNIMAN — Yea
DISANTO — Yea
FARNESE — Nay
GORDNER — Yea
IOVINO — Yea
KILLION — Yea
LEACH — Yea
MENSCH — Yea
REGAN — Yea
SABATINA — Yea
SCARNATI — Yea
SCAVELLO — Yea
YUDICHAK — Yea
Anthony H. Williams Democratic Nay
Art Haywood Democratic Yea
Christine M. Tartaglione Democratic Yea
Jay Costa Democratic Nay
Judith L. Schwank Democratic Yea
Katie J. Muth Democratic Nay
Lindsey M. Williams Democratic Nay
Lisa M. Boscola Democratic Yea
Maria Collett Democratic Yea
Sharif Street Democratic Nay
Steven J. Santarsiero Democratic Yea
Timothy P. Kearney Democratic Yea
Vincent J. Hughes Democratic Yea
Wayne D. Fontana Democratic Yea
Camera Bartolotta Republican Yea
Daniel Laughlin Republican Yea
David G. Argall Republican Yea
Doug Mastriano Republican Yea
Elder A. Vogel Republican Yea
Gene Yaw Republican Yea
Joe Pittman Republican Yea
Judy Ward Republican Yea
Kathleen C. Tomlinson Republican Yea
Kim L. Ward Republican Yea
Kristin Phillips-Hill Republican Yea
Lisa Baker Republican Yea
Michele Brooks Republican Yea
Patrick J. Stefano Republican Yea
Scott E. Hutchinson Republican Yea
Scott Martin Republican Yea
Wayne Langerholc Republican Yea

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Committee vote (APPROPRIATIONS): Re-Reported as Committed

Passed 23 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 9000
Unaffiliated 8000
Democratic 6100
Total 23100
% of votes cast 96%4%0%0%
How each member voted (24)
Member Party Vote
BLAKE — Yea
IOVINO — Yea
KILLION — Yea
MENSCH — Yea
SCAVELLO — Yea
BROWNE — Yea
CORMAN — Yea
SCARNATI — Yea
Art Haywood Democratic Yea
Jay Costa Democratic Yea
Judith L. Schwank Democratic Yea
Maria Collett Democratic Yea
Sharif Street Democratic Nay
Steven J. Santarsiero Democratic Yea
Vincent J. Hughes Democratic Yea
Daniel Laughlin Republican Yea
David G. Argall Republican Yea
Elder A. Vogel Republican Yea
Gene Yaw Republican Yea
Joe Pittman Republican Yea
Kristin Phillips-Hill Republican Yea
Patrick J. Stefano Republican Yea
Scott Martin Republican Yea
Wayne Langerholc Republican Yea

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Committee vote (EDUCATION): Reported as Amended

Passed 10 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 8000
Republican 2000
Democratic 0100
Total 10100
% of votes cast 91%9%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
AUMENT — Yea
BREWSTER — Yea
BROWNE — Yea
DISANTO — Yea
DINNIMAN — Yea
FOLMER — Yea
LEACH — Yea
SCARNATI — Yea
Lindsey M. Williams Democratic Nay
Kathleen C. Tomlinson Republican Yea
Wayne Langerholc Republican Yea

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SB 462 is sponsored by Judy Ward (Republican), Kristin Phillips-Hill (Republican), Folmer, Mensch, and Scott E. Hutchinson (Republican).
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