Pennsylvania 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: Enacted 4 R cosponsors

HB 1210 — 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, further providing for Special Education Funding Commission and for Basic Education Funding Commission; in school finances, further providing for payroll tax; in grounds and buildings, further providing for limitation on new applications for Department of Education approval of public school building projects; in school safety and security, further providing for School Safety and Security Grant Program and providing for COVID-19 disaster emergency school health and safety grants for 2020-2021 school year; in terms and courses of study, providing for minimal number of days; in community colleges, further providing for financial program and reimbursement of payments and for Community College Capital Fund; in rural regional college for underserved counties, further providing for designation and board of trustees; in miscellaneous provisions relating to institutions of higher education, further providing for Public Higher Education Funding Commission; in funding for public libraries, providing for State aid for fiscal year 2020-2021; in reimbursements by Commonwealth and between school districts, further providing for student-weighted basic education funding, for payments to intermediate units, for special education payments to school districts, for assistance to school districts declared to be in financial recovery status or identified for financial watch status, for payments on account of pupil transportation and for payments of required contribution for public school employees' social security; and, in constructions and renovation of buildings by school entities, further providing for applicability; and repealing provisions relating to report of racial and ethnic groupings, to study of public schools that provide Internet instruction, 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, to advance establishment, to special school watchmen-school districts in townships of the second class, to copies of school laws, to educational broadcasting, 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, to condition of grounds and shade trees, to summer schools, etc., to possession of telephone pagers prohibited, to nonprofit school food program, to antitruancy programs, to medical care for children under six with defective hearing, to report, to care and treatment of pupils, to local wellness policy, to foreign language academies, to monthly reports to school directors of the districts second, third and fourth class, to Read to Succeed Program, to department duties and powers, to schools or classes, supervisors, principals, instructors, etc., to estimate of expenses and reimbursements and appropriations, to teachers of evening schools, to duties of public institutions of higher education and to special study on the revenue impact of out-of-State tax credits.

Last action — Approved by the Governor

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 15, 2019. Enacted.

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    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

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Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HB 1210 has removed several sections previously included that dealt with various aspects of the public school system. Notably, the bill repeals more provisions than it initially did, including additional sections concerning reports on racial and ethnic groupings in schools. This change matters because it simplifies the Public School Code by eliminating some outdated or redundant requirements, aiming to make the legislation more streamlined and focused on current educational needs.

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SENATE AMENDED PRIOR PRINTER'S NOS.
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1210 2019 INTRODUCED BY JONES, PICKETT, RYAN, HICKERNELL, GROVE, ZIMMERMAN, GILLEN AND THOMAS, APRIL 15, 2019 SENATOR BROWNE, APPROPRIATIONS, IN SENATE, RE-REPORTED AS AMENDED, MAY 28, 2020 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;
1210 2019 INTRODUCED BY JONES, PICKETT, RYAN, HICKERNELL AND GROVE, APRIL 15, 2019 AS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, AS AMENDED, APRIL 17, 2019 AN ACT Ameact relating to the public school system, including certainAn provisions applicable as well to private and parochial schools;
amending, revising, consolidating and changing the laws relating thereto," IN PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS, FURTHER <-- PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION FUNDING COMMISSION AND FOR BASIC EDUCATION FUNDING COMMISSION;
amending, revising, consolidating and changing the laws relating thereto," repealing provisions relating to report of racial and ethnic groupings, to study of public schools that provide Internet instruction, 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, to advance establishment, to special school watchmen-school districts in townships of the second class, to copies of school laws, to educational broadcasting, 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, to condition of grounds and shade trees, to summer schools, etc., to possession of telephone pagers prohibited, to nonprofit school food program, to antitruancy programs, to medical care for children under six with defective hearing, to report, to care and treatment of pupils and, to local wellness policy;
IN SCHOOL FINANCES, FURTHER PROVIDING FOR PAYROLL TAX;
in terms and courses of study, <-- further providing for fire and emergency evacuation drills;
IN GROUNDS AND BUILDINGS, FURTHER PROVIDING FOR LIMITATION ON NEW APPLICATIONS FOR DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION APPROVAL OF PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECTS;
and 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, to department duties and powers, to schools or classes, supervisors, principals, instructors, etc., to estimate of expenses and reimbursements and appropriations, institutions of higher education, to medical education loan assistance and to special study on the revenue impact of out- of-State tax credits.
IN SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY, FURTHER PROVIDING FOR COVID-19 DISASTER EMERGENCY SCHOOL HEALTH AND SAFETYNG GRANTS FOR 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR AND FOR COVID-19 DISASTER EMERGENCY TARGETED HEALTH AND SAFETY GRANTS FOR 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR;
IN TERMS AND COURSES OF STUDY, PROVIDING FOR MINIMAL NUMBER OF DAYS;
IN COMMUNITY COLLEGES, FURTHER PROVIDING FOR FINANCIAL PROGRAM AND REIMBURSEMENT OF PAYMENTS AND FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAPITAL FUND;
IN RURAL REGIONAL COLLEGE FOR UNDERSERVED COUNTIES, FURTHER PROVIDING FOR DESIGNATION AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES;
IN MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS RELATING TO INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, FURTHER PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING COMMISSION;
IN FUNDING FOR PUBLIC LIBRARIES, PROVIDING FOR STATE AID FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021;
IN REIMBURSEMENTS BY COMMONWEALTH AND BETWEEN SCHOOL DISTRICTS, FURTHER PROVIDING FOR STUDENT-WEIGHTED BASIC EDUCATION FUNDING, FOR PAYMENTS TO INTERMEDIATE UNITS, FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION PAYMENTS TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS, FOR ASSISTANCE TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS DECLARED TO BE IN FINANCIAL RECOVERY STATUS OR IDENTIFIED FOR FINANCIAL WATCH STATUS, FOR PAYMENTS ON ACCOUNT OF PUPIL TRANSPORTATION AND FOR PAYMENT OF REQUIRED CONTRIBUTION FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES' SOCIAL SECURITY;
AND, IN CONSTRUCTIONS AND RENOVATION OF BUILDINGS BY SCHOOL ENTITIES, FURTHER PROVIDING FOR APPLICABILITY;
AND repealing provisions relating to report of racial and ethnic groupings, to study of public schools that provide Internet instruction, 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, to advance establishment, to special school watchmen-school districts in townships of the second class, to copies of school laws, to educational broadcasting, 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, to condition of grounds and shade trees, to summer schools, etc., to possession of telephone pagers prohibited, to nonprofit school food program, to antitruancy programs, to medical care for children under six with defective hearing, to report, to care and treatment of pupils, to local wellness policy, to foreign language academies, to monthly reports to school directors of the districts second, third and fourth class, to Read to Succeed Program, to department duties and powers, to schools or classes, supervisors, principals, instructors, etc., to estimate of expenses and reimbursements and appropriations, to teachers of evening schools, to duties of public institutions of higher education, to medical <-- education loan assistance and to special study on the revenue impact of out-of-State tax credits.
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, 1534, Article XV-B, sections 1503-E(10), 1804, 1811, 1923 and 2002- C(b), Article XXII-A and section 2596 SECTIONS 112 AND 113 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, 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 20190HB1210PN3867 - 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.
Section 113.
20190HB1210PN1490 - 2 - Section 113.
(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 20190HB1210PN3867 - 3 - primarily through the Internet an amount to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000) per resident student enrolled.] <-- SECTION 2.
(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.
SECTION 122(K)(2) OF THE ACT, AMENDED JUNE 28, 2019 (P.L.117, NO.16), IS AMENDED TO READ:
Section 212.
SECTION 122.
SPECIAL EDUCATION FUNDING COMMISSION.--* * * (K) * * * (2) THE COMMISSION SHALL BE RECONSTITUTED NOT LATER THAN AUGUST 15, 2019, AND SHALL ISSUE THE REPORT TO THE RECIPIENTS LISTED IN SUBSECTION (I)(5) NOT LATER THAN [NOVEMBER 30, 2019] SEPTEMBER 30, 2020.
THE COMMISSION SHALL LIMIT THE SCOPE OF THE REVIEW PROVIDED FOR UNDER THIS SUBSECTION TO ONLY THE PROVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION PAYMENTS TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS BY THE COMMONWEALTH THROUGH THE FUNDING FORMULA CONTAINED IN SECTION 2509.5.
* * * SECTION 3.
SECTION 123(K) OF THE ACT IS AMENDED TO READ:
SECTION 123.
BASIC EDUCATION FUNDING COMMISSION.--* * * (K) (1) EVERY FIVE (5) YEARS, THE COMMISSION SHALL BE RECONSTITUTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBSECTION (C), SHALL MEET AND HOLD PUBLIC HEARINGS TO REVIEW THE OPERATION OF THE BASIC EDUCATION FUNDING PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION, SHALL MAKE A FURTHER REPORT AND SHALL ISSUE THE REPORT TO THE RECIPIENTS LISTED IN SUBSECTION (I)(12).
(2) NOTWITHSTANDING PARAGRAPH (1), THE COMMISSION SHALL BE RECONSTITUTED JULY 1, 2022, AND SHALL ISSUE THE REPORT TO THE RECIPIENTS LISTED IN SUBSECTION (H)(12) NOT LATER THAN NOVEMBER 30, 2023.
* * * SECTION 4.
SECTIONS 212, 292, 295, 296, 297, 510.1, 519 AND 523(A) OF THE ACT ARE REPEALED:
20190HB1210PN3867 - 4 - [Section 212.
Section 292.
20190HB1210PN1490 - 3 - Section 292.
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 20190HB1210PN3867 - 5 - 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.
Each plan shall assure the continuity of special education and area technical school programs by providing special education and area technical school attendance areas established in accordance with standards approved by the State Board of Education.
Each plan shall assure the continuity of special education and area 20190HB1210PN1490 - 4 - technical school programs by providing special education and area technical school attendance areas established in accordance with standards approved by the State Board of Education.
Section 293.
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 approve such plans as it deems wise in the best interests of the educational system of the Commonwealth.
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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 20190HB1210PN1490 - 5 - 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).
(b) A plan of organization of administrative units for a county shall be approved by the Council of Basic Education, if the plan contains (i) no unit with a pupil population less than that of the unit with the smallest pupil population in the last previous county-wide plan submitted to and approved by the State Council of Education prior to September 12, 1961, and (ii) no more units than were in the aforesaid county-wide plan plus an additional unit for each second class district which was not required to be a part of such county-wide plan and which was not included in an administrative unit thereof.
(c) Pupil population as used in this section shall mean the average daily membership for the school year 1961-1962 including kindergarten or grade one through grade twelve.
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 20190HB1210PN3867 - 6 - 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 of Public Instruction shall prepare and place upon the agenda of the Council of Basic Education a plan of organization of 20190HB1210PN1490 - 6 - administrative units for the county.
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 20190HB1210PN3867 - 7 - 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 school districts, and shall belong to the class to which they are entitled as provided by law:
Provided, however, if any approved administrative unit includes any district or districts of the second, third, or fourth class with any district of the first class A, such district or districts of the second, third, or fourth class shall be merged into and become part of said district of the first class A, and said district of the first class A as thus enlarged shall be the reorganized district and shall be considered as having had continued existence.
Provided, however, if any 20190HB1210PN1490 - 7 - approved administrative unit includes any district or districts of the second, third, or fourth class with any district of the first class A, such district or districts of the second, third, or fourth class shall be merged into and become part of said district of the first class A, and said district of the first class A as thus enlarged shall be the reorganized district and shall be considered as having had continued existence.
and (4) The Superintendent of Public Instruction certifies to the Council of Basic Education that all school districts 20190HB1210PN3867 - 8 - 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 the Department of Public Instruction approving the establishment of the school district in advance of July 1, 1966.
The certification shall state the date when the school district shall be deemed established.
The 20190HB1210PN1490 - 8 - certification shall state the date when the school district shall be deemed established.
The State plan shall provide for the development of educational 20190HB1210PN3867 - 9 - broadcasting facilities in the Commonwealth and shall define educational broadcasting service areas which shall be served by specified broadcasting centers.
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.
The Department of Education shall promulgate regulations to implement the State plan.
The Department of Education 20190HB1210PN1490 - 9 - shall promulgate regulations to implement the State plan.
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 5.
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.
SECTION 689 OF THE ACT IS AMENDED TO READ:
<-- SECTION 689.
PAYROLL TAX.--(A) A SCHOOL DISTRICT [WITHIN WHICH A FINANCIALLY DISTRESSED MUNICIPALITY IS LOCATED] MAY LEVY A PAYROLL TAX IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 303 OF THE ACT OF DECEMBER 31, 1965 (P.L.1257, NO.511), KNOWN AS "THE LOCAL TAX ENABLING ACT," IF THE FOLLOWING APPLY:
(1) EACH [FINANCIALLY DISTRESSED] MUNICIPALITY WITHIN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT LEVIES A PAYROLL TAX PURSUANT TO SECTION 123(C) AND (D) OF THE ACT OF JULY 10, 1987 (P.L.246, NO.47), KNOWN AS THE "MUNICIPALITIES FINANCIAL RECOVERY ACT." (2) THE SCHOOL DISTRICT LEVIED A MERCANTILE OR BUSINESS PRIVILEGE TAX ON A FLAT RATE OR MILLAGE BASIS IN THE YEAR THAT THE [FINANCIALLY DISTRESSED] MUNICIPALITY FILED A PETITION TO LEVY A PAYROLL TAX PURSUANT TO SECTION 123(C) OF THE "MUNICIPALITIES FINANCIAL RECOVERY ACT." (B) THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY:
(1) THE TAX AUTHORIZED UNDER SUBSECTION (A) MAY BE IMPOSED AT A RATE NOT TO EXCEED A RATE SUFFICIENT TO PRODUCE REVENUES EQUAL TO REVENUES COLLECTED FROM THE LEVY OF A MERCANTILE OR BUSINESS PRIVILEGE TAX BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT UNDER CHAPTER 3 OF "THE LOCAL TAX ENABLING ACT" IN THE [PRECEDING FISCAL YEAR.] LAST FULL FISCAL YEAR PRECEDING THE LEVY OF THE PAYROLL TAX.
A 20190HB1210PN3867 - 10 - SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO BEGIN THE LEVY OF THE PAYROLL TAX ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE FISCAL YEAR.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED UNDER CLAUSE (2), A SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY LEVY A PAYROLL TAX IN ANY SUBSEQUENT YEAR AT A RATE NOT TO EXCEED THE RATE INITIALLY AUTHORIZED UNDER THIS CLAUSE.
(2) IN THE EVENT THAT THE RATE IMPOSED UNDER CLAUSE (1) FAILS TO PRODUCE THE REVENUES PROJECTED IN THE FIRST FULL YEAR [AFTER THE IMPOSITION] OF THE COLLECTION OF A PAYROLL TAX, A SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY AMEND THE RATE IMPOSED NOT TO EXCEED A RATE THAT IS SUFFICIENT TO PRODUCE REVENUES EQUAL TO THE REVENUES COLLECTED AS A RESULT OF THE MERCANTILE OR BUSINESS PRIVILEGE TAX IN THE FINAL FULL FISCAL YEAR IT WAS LEVIED.
A SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY LEVY THE PAYROLL TAX IN ANY SUBSEQUENT YEAR AT A RATE NOT TO EXCEED THE ADJUSTED RATE AUTHORIZED UNDER THIS CLAUSE.
(C) AFTER IMPOSING A PAYROLL TAX UNDER THIS SECTION, THE AUTHORITY OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT TO CONTINUE TO LEVY THE PAYROLL TAX IS NOT CONTINGENT ON THE [DISTRESSED STATUS OF, OR] DECISION TO LEVY A PAYROLL TAX BY[,] A MUNICIPALITY WITHIN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
(D) A SCHOOL DISTRICT WHICH LEVIES A PAYROLL TAX UNDER THIS SECTION MAY NOT THEREAFTER LEVY A MERCANTILE OR BUSINESS PRIVILEGE TAX.
(D.1) NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 333 OF THE ACT OF JUNE 27, 2006 (1ST SP.SESS., P.L.1873, NO.1), KNOWN AS THE "TAXPAYER RELIEF ACT," OR ANY OTHER PROVISION OF LAW TO THE CONTRARY, A SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT TO A REFERENDUM REQUIREMENT AS A CONDITION TO IMPOSE THE LEVY OF A PAYROLL TAX UNDER THIS SECTION.
(E) AS USED IN THIS SECTION, THE FOLLOWING WORDS AND PHRASES 20190HB1210PN3867 - 11 - SHALL HAVE THE MEANINGS GIVEN TO THEM IN THIS SUBSECTION UNLESS THE CONTEXT CLEARLY INDICATES OTHERWISE:
["FINANCIALLY DISTRESSED MUNICIPALITY." A FINANCIALLY DISTRESSED MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE ACT OF JULY 10, 1987 (P.L.246, NO.47), KNOWN AS THE "MUNICIPALITIES FINANCIAL RECOVERY ACT."] "SCHOOL DISTRICT." A SCHOOL DISTRICT COTERMINOUS WITH A HOME RULE MUNICIPALITY THAT IS A CITY OF THE SECOND CLASS A LOCATED WITHIN A HOME RULE COUNTY OF THE THIRD CLASS.
SECTION 6.
SECTION 705 OF THE ACT IS REPEALED:
[Section 705.
All property acquired under this section shall be held by the school district the same as other school property.] <-- SECTION 7.
All property acquired under this section shall be held by the school district the same as other school property.
SECTION 732.1(A) OF THE ACT, AMENDED JUNE 28, 2019 (P.L.117, NO.16), IS AMENDED TO READ:
Section 736.
SECTION 732.1.
LIMITATION ON NEW APPLICATIONS FOR DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION APPROVAL OF PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECTS.--(A) FOR THE 2012-2013 FISCAL YEAR, 2013-2014 FISCAL YEAR, 2017-2018 FISCAL YEAR, 2018-2019 FISCAL YEAR [AND], 2019-2020 FISCAL YEAR 20190HB1210PN3867 - 12 - AND 2020-2021 FISCAL YEAR, THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL NOT ACCEPT OR APPROVE NEW SCHOOL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION OR RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT APPLICATIONS.
* * * SECTION 8.
SECTIONS 736, 737, 738, 739, 760, 772, 1208, 1317.1, 1337(F), 1338.2, 1378 AND 1308-A OF THE ACT ARE REPEALED:
[Section 736.
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 recitation room shall be used in any public school which is not provided with ample means of ventilation, and whose windows, 20190HB1210PN1490 - 10 - 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.
etc.--All 20190HB1210PN3867 - 13 - doors of entrance into any building used for public school purposes shall open outward.
etc.--All doors of entrance into any building used for public school purposes shall open outward.
Completion of Abandoned WPA Projects, Districts Third and Fourth Class.--Whenever any school district of the third or fourth class, pursuant to contract with the Works Projects Administration or any other agency of the United States Government, shall have expended money for the erection of a school building to be erected by such agency, and after the erection of such building has been begun, but before the completion thereof the project is abandoned by the Works Projects Administration or other agency of the United States Government, the board of directors of such school district may, with the approval of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, enter into a contract for the immediate continuation of the work of erecting such school building to an extent necessary to protect the work already completed from loss or damage by the elements.
Completion of Abandoned WPA Projects, Districts Third and Fourth Class.--Whenever any school district of the 20190HB1210PN1490 - 11 - third or fourth class, pursuant to contract with the Works Projects Administration or any other agency of the United States Government, shall have expended money for the erection of a school building to be erected by such agency, and after the erection of such building has been begun, but before the completion thereof the project is abandoned by the Works Projects Administration or other agency of the United States Government, the board of directors of such school district may, with the approval of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, enter into a contract for the immediate continuation of the work of erecting such school building to an extent necessary to protect the work already completed from loss or damage by the elements.
Such contract may be let on competitive bids solicited 20190HB1210PN3867 - 14 - from at least three responsible bidders and approved by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Such contract may be let on competitive bids solicited from at least three responsible bidders and approved by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Possession of Telephone Pagers Prohibited.-- (a) The possession by students of telephone paging devices, commonly referred to as beepers, shall be prohibited on school grounds, at school sponsored activities and on buses or other vehicles provided by the school district.
Possession of Telephone Pagers Prohibited.-- (a) The possession by students of telephone paging devices, 20190HB1210PN1490 - 12 - commonly referred to as beepers, shall be prohibited on school grounds, at school sponsored activities and on buses or other vehicles provided by the school district.
The Department of Education is hereby authorized, to the extent that 20190HB1210PN3867 - 15 - funds are available for that purpose and in cooperation with other appropriate agencies and organizations, to conduct studies of methods of improving and expanding school food programs and promoting nutritional education in the schools, to conduct appraisals of the nutritive benefits of school food programs and to report its findings and recommendations, from time to time, to the Governor.
The Department of Education is hereby authorized, to the extent that funds are available for that purpose and in cooperation with other appropriate agencies and organizations, to conduct studies of methods of improving and expanding school food programs and promoting nutritional education in the schools, to conduct appraisals of the nutritive benefits of school food programs and to report its findings and recommendations, from time to time, to the Governor.
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 truant children, counselors, judges, probation officers and representatives from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and 20190HB1210PN1490 - 13 - Delinquency and the Juvenile Court Judges' Commission.
Such care and treatment may be administered by the medical examiner or by some doctor of 20190HB1210PN3867 - 16 - medicine selected by him.
Such care and treatment may be administered by the medical examiner or by some doctor of medicine selected by him.
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.] <-- SECTION 9.
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.
SECTION 1306-B(H) OF THE ACT IS AMENDED TO READ:
Section 1414.
SECTION 1306-B.
SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM.
* * * (H) SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY FUND.-- (1) THE SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY FUND IS ESTABLISHED AS A SPECIAL NONLAPSING FUND IN THE STATE TREASURY.
(2) ALL MONEY DEPOSITED IN THE FUND AND THE INTEREST IT ACCRUES ARE APPROPRIATED TO THE COMMISSION ON A CONTINUING BASIS TO AWARD GRANTS UNDER THIS ARTICLE.
(3) NO ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION SHALL PREVENT THE DEPOSIT OF MONEY INTO THE FUND IN THE FISCAL YEAR IN WHICH THE MONEY IS RECEIVED.
(4) THE FUND MAY ONLY BE USED FOR THE GRANT [PROGRAM] PROGRAMS AUTHORIZED UNDER THIS ARTICLE AND NO MONEY IN THE FUND MAY BE TRANSFERRED OR DIVERTED TO ANY OTHER PURPOSE BY ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION.
(5) MONEY AVAILABLE TO THE FUND SHALL INCLUDE 20190HB1210PN3867 - 17 - APPROPRIATIONS AND TRANSFERS FROM THE GENERAL FUND, SPECIAL FUNDS, FEDERAL FUNDS AND OTHER SOURCES OF REVENUE MADE AVAILABLE TO IT.
(6) GRANTS UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL BE AWARDED NO LATER THAN MARCH 1, 2020, AND EACH MARCH 1 THEREAFTER.
(7) NOT MORE THAN 12.5% OF THE FUND MAY BE ALLOCATED ANNUALLY FOR GRANTS UNDER SUBSECTION (J)(22).
(8) NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF LAW, DURING THE 2020-2021 FISCAL YEAR, MONEY IN THE FUND SHALL BE USED AS FOLLOWS:
(I) THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS FOR GRANTS UNDER SECTION 1312-B:
(A) THE AMOUNT APPROPRIATED TO THE PENNSYLVANIA COMMISSION ON CRIME AND DELINQUENCY FOR "COVID RELIEF - FOR TRANSFER TO THE SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY FUND" FOR THE 2019-2020 FISCAL YEAR.
(B) THE AMOUNT TRANSFERRED TO THE FUND FROM THE APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FOR "COVID - ESSER - SEA" FOR THE 2019-2020 FISCAL YEAR.
(II) FIFTY PERCENT OF THE AMOUNT TRANSFERRED TO THE FUND UNDER SECTION 1795.2-E OF THE ACT OF APRIL 9, 1929 (P.L.343, NO.176), KNOWN AS THE FISCAL CODE, FOR GRANTS UNDER SECTION 1313-B.
(III) FIFTY PERCENT OF THE AMOUNT TRANSFERRED TO THE FUND UNDER SECTION 1795.2-E OF THE FISCAL CODE FOR GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS FOR PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO REDUCE COMMUNITY VIOLENCE AS PROVIDED FOR UNDER SECTION 1306- B(J)(22).
(IV) THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF MONEY UNDER SUBPARAGRAPH (I)(B):
20190HB1210PN3867 - 18 - (A) THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL AUTHORIZE THE COMMITTEE TO DISTRIBUTE THE MONEY TRANSFERRED TO THE FUND FROM THE APPROPRIATION FOR "COVID - ESSER - SEA." (B) THE SECRETARY OF EDUCATION, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE COMMITTEE, SHALL ENSURE THAT THE REQUIREMENTS UNDER SECTION 18003 OF THE CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT (PUBLIC LAW 116-136, 134 STAT.
281) ARE FULFILLED.
* * * SECTION 10.
THE ACT IS AMENDED BY ADDING SECTIONS TO READ:
SECTION 1312-B.
COVID-19 DISASTER EMERGENCY SCHOOL HEALTH AND SAFETY GRANTS FOR 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR.
(A) FUNDING.--FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR, THE AMOUNT OF MONEY AVAILABLE UNDER SECTION 1306-B(H)(8)(I) SHALL BE USED BY THE COMMITTEE TO AWARD COVID-19 DISASTER EMERGENCY SCHOOL HEALTH AND SAFETY GRANTS TO SCHOOL ENTITIES.
(B) PURPOSES OF GRANTS.--EACH SCHOOL ENTITY SHALL BE ELIGIBLE FOR A COVID-19 DISASTER EMERGENCY SCHOOL HEALTH AND SAFETY GRANT FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:
(1) PURCHASING OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING PRODUCTS THAT MEET THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION OR DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CRITERIA.
(2) TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF STAFF ON SANITATION AND MINIMIZING THE SPREAD OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES.
(3) PURCHASING OF EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, THERMOMETERS, INFRARED CAMERAS AND OTHER NECESSARY ITEMS.
(4) MODIFICATION OF EXISTING AREAS TO EFFECTUATE APPROPRIATE SOCIAL DISTANCING TO ENSURE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY 20190HB1210PN3867 - 19 - OF STUDENTS AND STAFF.
(5) PROVIDING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND SUPPORTS, INCLUDING TRAUMA-INFORMED APPROACHES FOR STUDENTS IMPACTED BY THE COVID-19 DISASTER EMERGENCY.
(6) PURCHASING EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY FOR DISTANCE LEARNING TO ENSURE THE CONTINUITY OF EDUCATION.
(7) OTHER HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAMS, ITEMS OR SERVICES NECESSARY TO ADDRESS THE COVID-19 DISASTER EMERGENCY.
(C) AMOUNT OF GRANTS.--THE COMMITTEE SHALL ALLOCATE GRANTS ON OR BEFORE JULY 15, 2020, TO EACH SCHOOL ENTITY THAT SUBMITS AN APPLICATION, IN THE FOLLOWING AMOUNTS:
(1) EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL RECEIVE $120,000, PLUS AN AMOUNT DETERMINED IN PARAGRAPH (3).
(2) EACH INTERMEDIATE UNIT, AREA CAREER AND TECHNICAL SCHOOL, CHARTER SCHOOL, REGIONAL CHARTER SCHOOL AND CYBER CHARTER SCHOOL SHALL RECEIVE $90,000.
(3) AN AMOUNT DETERMINED AS FOLLOWS:
(I) MULTIPLY THE 2018-2019 AVERAGE DAILY MEMBERSHIP FOR EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT BY THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE AMOUNT AVAILABLE IN SUBSECTION (A) AND THE SUM OF THE AMOUNTS DISTRIBUTED UNDER PARAGRAPHS (1) AND (2).
(II) DIVIDE THE PRODUCT FROM SUBPARAGRAPH (I) BY THE 2018-2019 AVERAGE DAILY MEMBERSHIP FOR ALL SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
(D) AVAILABILITY OF APPLICATIONS.--THE COMMITTEE SHALL MAKE THE APPLICATION AVAILABLE TO SCHOOL ENTITIES NO LATER THAN JUNE 20, 2020.
THE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE SCHOOL ENTITY'S CONTACT INFORMATION, THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF THE GRANT BASED UPON THE CATEGORIES SPECIFIED IN SUBSECTION (B) WITH BOXES ON THE APPLICATION FOR THE APPLICANT TO INDICATE THE 20190HB1210PN3867 - 20 - SCHOOL ENTITY'S ANTICIPATED USE AND CERTIFICATION BY THE APPLICANT THAT THE FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE STATED PURPOSE.
(E) DEADLINES FOR APPLICATIONS.--EACH SCHOOL ENTITY MUST SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS NO LATER THAN JUNE 30, 2020.
(F) AUDIT AND MONITORING.--THE COMMITTEE SHALL RANDOMLY AUDIT AND MONITOR GRANT RECIPIENTS TO ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE USE OF GRANT FUNDS AND COMPLIANCE WITH PROVISIONS OF THE GRANT PROGRAM.
(G) DEFINITIONS.--AS USED IN THIS SECTION, THE FOLLOWING WORDS AND PHRASES SHALL HAVE THE MEANINGS GIVEN TO THEM IN THIS SUBSECTION UNLESS THE CONTEXT CLEARLY INDICATES OTHERWISE:
"COVID-19 DISASTER EMERGENCY." THE DISASTER EMERGENCY AS DESCRIBED IN THE PROCLAMATION OF DISASTER EMERGENCY ISSUED BY THE GOVERNOR ON MARCH 6, 2020, PUBLISHED AT 50 PA.B.
1644 (MARCH 21, 2020), AND ANY RENEWAL OF THE STATE OF DISASTER EMERGENCY.
"SCHOOL ENTITY." A SCHOOL DISTRICT, AREA CAREER AND TECHNICAL SCHOOL, INTERMEDIATE UNIT, CHARTER SCHOOL, REGIONAL CHARTER SCHOOL AND CYBER CHARTER SCHOOL.
SECTION 1313-B.
COVID-19 DISASTER EMERGENCY TARGETED HEALTH AND SAFETY GRANTS FOR 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR.
(A) FUNDING.--FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR, THE AMOUNT OF MONEY ALLOCATED FROM THE FUND UNDER 1306-B(H)(8)(II) SHALL BE USED BY THE COMMITTEE TO AWARD COVID-19 DISASTER EMERGENCY TARGETED HEALTH AND SAFETY GRANTS TO INTERMEDIATE UNITS ON BEHALF OF NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS.
(B) PURPOSE OF TARGETED GRANTS.--TARGETED GRANT AWARDS SHALL BE MADE BY THE COMMITTEE TO INTERMEDIATE UNITS ON BEHALF OF NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS TO FUND THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS, ITEMS OR SERVICES WHICH ADDRESS THE COVID-19 DISASTER EMERGENCY:
20190HB1210PN3867 - 21 - (1) PURCHASING OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING PRODUCTS THAT MEET THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION OR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CRITERIA.
(2) TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF STAFF ON SANITATION AND MINIMIZING THE SPREAD OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES.
(3) PURCHASING OF EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, THERMOMETERS, INFRARED CAMERAS AND OTHER NECESSARY ITEMS.
(4) MODIFICATION OF EXISTING AREAS TO EFFECTUATE APPROPRIATE SOCIAL DISTANCING TO ENSURE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF STUDENTS AND STAFF.
(5) PROVIDING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND SUPPORTS FOR STUDENTS IMPACTED BY THE COVID-19 DISASTER EMERGENCY.
(6) PURCHASING EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY FOR DISTANCE LEARNING TO ENSURE THE CONTINUITY OF EDUCATION.
(7) OTHER HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAMS, ITEMS OR SERVICES NECESSARY TO ADDRESS THE COVID-19 DISASTER EMERGENCY.
(C) TARGETED GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS.-- (1) THE COMMITTEE SHALL DEVELOP AND MAKE AVAILABLE AN APPLICATION FOR INTERMEDIATE UNITS TO APPLY FOR TARGETED GRANTS ON BEHALF OF NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS BY JUNE 20, 2020.
(2) THE COMMITTEE SHALL NOTIFY INTERMEDIATE UNITS AND NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THE AVAILABILITY OF GRANTS UNDER THIS PROGRAM, INCLUDING THE DEADLINES FOR APPLICATION.
(3) AN INTERMEDIATE UNIT MAY APPLY FOR TARGETED GRANTS UPON THE REQUEST OF A NONPUBLIC SCHOOL OR COMBINATION OF NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS LOCATED WITHIN THE INTERMEDIATE UNIT.
(4) THE APPLICATION SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
(I) CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE INTERMEDIATE UNIT 20190HB1210PN3867 - 22 - AND THE NONPUBLIC SCHOOL;
(II) THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE TARGETED GRANT SHALL BE UTILIZED BASED UPON THE CATEGORIES IN SUBSECTION (B);
(III) CERTIFICATION BY THE APPLICANT THAT THE FUNDS WILL BE USED FOR THE STATE PURPOSE;
AND (IV) ANY OTHER INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE.
(D) TARGETED GRANT ALLOCATION.-- (1) TARGETED GRANTS SHALL BE ALLOCATED THROUGH A GRANT REVIEW PROCESS ESTABLISHED BY THE COMMITTEE.
(2) THE TARGETED GRANT AWARDS SHALL BE GEOGRAPHICALLY DISPERSED.
(3) NO INTERMEDIATE UNIT ON BEHALF OF A NONPUBLIC SCHOOL SHALL BE AWARDED A TARGETED GRANT THAT EXCEEDS $10,000.
FOR TARGETED GRANT APPLICATIONS MADE BY AN INTERMEDIATE UNIT ON BEHALF OF A COMBINATION OF NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS, THE TARGETED GRANT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE VALUE OF THE NUMBER OF SCHOOLS FOR WHICH THE INTERMEDIATE UNIT IS MAKING THE COMBINED APPLICATION MULTIPLIED BY $10,000.
(E) DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS AND AWARDS.-- (1) INTERMEDIATE UNITS MUST SUBMIT APPLICATIONS ON BEHALF OF A NONPUBLIC SCHOOL OR COMBINATION OF NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS NO LATER THAN JULY 8, 2020.
(2) THE COMMITTEE SHALL AWARD TARGETED GRANTS BY AUGUST, 1, 2020.
(F) AUDIT AND MONITORING.--THE COMMITTEE SHALL RANDOMLY AUDIT AND MONITOR TARGETED GRANT RECIPIENTS TO ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE USE OF THE TARGETED GRANT MONEY AND COMPLIANCE WITH PROVISIONS OF THE PROGRAM APPLICABLE TO TARGETED GRANTS.
20190HB1210PN3867 - 23 - (G) LIMITATIONS.--IN CARRYING OUT THE DUTIES OF THIS SECTION, THE INTERMEDIATE UNIT MAY NOT USE MORE THAN 2% OF THE MONEY THE INTERMEDIATE UNIT RECEIVES UNDER THIS SECTION FOR TARGETED GRANT ADMINISTRATION.
(H) DEFINITIONS.--AS USED IN THIS SECTION, THE FOLLOWING WORDS AND PHRASES SHALL HAVE THE MEANINGS GIVEN TO THEM IN THIS SUBSECTION UNLESS THE CONTEXT CLEARLY INDICATES OTHERWISE:
"COVID-19 DISASTER EMERGENCY." THE DISASTER EMERGENCY AS DESCRIBED IN THE PROCLAMATION OF DISASTER EMERGENCY ISSUED BY THE GOVERNOR ON MARCH 6, 2020, PUBLISHED AT 50 PA.B.
1644 (MARCH 21, 2020), AND ANY RENEWAL OF THE STATE OF DISASTER EMERGENCY.
SECTION 1501.9.
MINIMUM NUMBER OF SCHOOL DAYS.--BEGINNING IN THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR, THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF SCHOOL DAYS UNDER SECTION 1501 SHALL APPLY NOTWITHSTANDING ANY ORDER ISSUED UNDER A DECLARATION OF DISASTER EMERGENCY UNDER 35 PA.C.S.
§ 7301(C) (RELATING TO GENERAL AUTHORITY OF GOVERNOR).
SECTION 11.
SECTIONS 1414, 1422.1, 1522 AND 1534, ARTICLE XV-B AND SECTIONS 1503-E(10), 1804, 1811 AND 1923 OF THE ACT ARE REPEALED:
[Section 1414.
Section 1422.1.
20190HB1210PN1490 - 14 - Section 1422.1.
(c) A local education agency may submit its local wellness 20190HB1210PN3867 - 24 - 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).
(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.
Section 1522.
Section 1517(d) of the act is amended to read:
Section 1517.
Fire and Emergency Evacuation Drills.--* * * (d) (1) All school entities using or contracting for school buses for the transportation of school children shall conduct on school grounds two emergency evacuation drills on buses during each school year, the first to be conducted during the first week of the first school term and the second during the month of March, and at such other times as the chief school administrator may require.
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.
(2) Bus operators shall be provided with proper training and instructions to enable them to carry out the provisions of this subsection and may be required to attend classes and drills in connection therewith.
* * * Section 3.
Sections 1522, 1534, Article XV-B, sections 1503- E(10), 1804, 1811, 1923 and 2002-C(b), Article XXII-A and 20190HB1210PN1490 - 15 - section 2596 of the act are repealed:
[Section 1522.
No teacher shall be paid more than 20190HB1210PN3867 - 25 - one-half of his salary for the current month until such report is made.
No teacher shall be paid more than one-half of his salary for the current month until such report is made.
Such reports shall be filed with the secretary of the board, and shall at all times be open to inspection by the public.
Such reports shall be filed with the secretary of the board, and shall at all times be open to inspection by the 20190HB1210PN1490 - 16 - public.
20190HB1210PN3867 - 26 - (5) Professional development plan.
(5) Professional development plan.
(7) Coordination with community-based reading activities, including family literacy programs.
(7) Coordination with community-based reading activities, 20190HB1210PN1490 - 17 - including family literacy programs.
* * * [(10) Prepare and submit an annual report to the Education Committee of the Senate and the Education Committee of the House of Representatives regarding the administration 20190HB1210PN3867 - 27 - and operation of programs and grants awarded under the grant program.
* * * [(10) Prepare and submit an annual report to the Education Committee of the Senate and the Education Committee of the House of Representatives regarding the administration and operation of programs and grants awarded under the grant program.
(i) A summary of the guidelines and criteria established by the department and the establishment and operation of the grant program.
(i) A summary of the guidelines and criteria 20190HB1210PN1490 - 18 - established by the department and the establishment and operation of the grant program.
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 20190HB1210PN3867 - 28 - 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 20190HB1210PN1490 - 19 - each year thereafter;
Teachers of Evening Schools.--All teachers of evening schools must have proper certificates as provided in this act.] SECTION 12.
Teachers of Evening Schools.--All teachers of evening schools must have proper certificates as provided in this act.] Section 2002-C.
SECTION 1913-A(B)(1.6) OF THE ACT IS AMENDED BY <-- ADDING A SUBCLAUSE TO READ:
SECTION 1913-A.
FINANCIAL PROGRAM;
REIMBURSEMENT OF PAYMENTS.--* * * (B) * * * (1.6) FOR THE 2006-2007 FISCAL YEAR AND EACH FISCAL YEAR THEREAFTER, THE PAYMENT FOR A COMMUNITY COLLEGE SHALL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING:
* * * (XIII) FOR THE 2020-2021 FISCAL YEAR, EACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE SHALL RECEIVE AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE FOLLOWING:
(A) AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE REIMBURSEMENT FOR OPERATING COSTS RECEIVED IN FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 UNDER SUBCLAUSE (XII)(A) AND (C).
20190HB1210PN3867 - 29 - (B) AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STIPEND RECEIVED IN FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 UNDER SUBCLAUSE (XII)(B).
* * * SECTION 13.
SECTION 1917-A OF THE ACT IS AMENDED BY ADDING A SUBSECTION TO READ:
SECTION 1917-A.
COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAPITAL FUND.--* * * (E) PAYMENTS FROM THE FUND MAY ONLY BE MADE TO COMMUNITY COLLEGES THAT RECEIVED PAYMENT UNDER 1913-A(B)(1.6) IN THE PRIOR FISCAL YEAR.
SECTION 14.
SECTION 1905-G(3) OF THE ACT IS AMENDED TO READ:
SECTION 1905-G.
DESIGNATION AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
WITHIN 60 DAYS OF THE SECRETARY'S DESIGNATION UNDER SECTION 1904-G(A)(2), A BOARD OF TRUSTEES SHALL BE APPOINTED TO ESTABLISH A RURAL REGIONAL COLLEGE.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SHALL CONSIST OF NOT FEWER THAN SEVEN MEMBERS NOR MORE THAN 15 MEMBERS APPOINTED BY THE SECRETARY IN CONSULTATION AND JOINTLY WITH THE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DESIGNATED UNDER SECTION 1904-G(A)(1).
THE FOLLOWING SHALL APPLY TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ESTABLISHED UNDER THIS SECTION:
* * * (3) VACANCIES ON THE BOARD SHALL BE FILLED BY THE EXISTING BOARD.
A TRUSTEE MAY SUCCEED HIMSELF[, PROVIDED THAT NO MEMBER SHALL SERVE FOR LONGER THAN 10 YEARS.].
FOLLOWING THE EXPIRATION OF THE INITIAL TERMS ASSIGNED UNDER PARAGRAPH (2), NO MEMBER SHALL SERVE FOR MORE THAN AN ADDITIONAL THREE CONSECUTIVE TERMS.
* * * SECTION 15.
SECTION 2002-C(B) OF THE ACT IS REPEALED:
[Section 2002-C.
20190HB1210PN3867 - 30 - * * * [(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.] * * * [ARTICLE XXII-A.
<-- MEDICAL EDUCATION LOAN ASSISTANCE.
MEDICAL EDUCATION LOAN ASSISTANCE.
The purpose of this article is to provide an incentive to Pennsylvania students to pursue higher education and training in medicine, professional nursing, biomedicine and the life sciences in order to maintain the delivery of quality health care services in this Commonwealth.
The purpose of this article is to provide an incentive to 20190HB1210PN1490 - 20 - Pennsylvania students to pursue higher education and training in medicine, professional nursing, biomedicine and the life sciences in order to maintain the delivery of quality health care services in this Commonwealth.
"Agency." The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance 20190HB1210PN3867 - 31 - Agency.
"Agency." The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency.
(2) A geographic area of this Commonwealth designated by the United States Department of Health and Human Services as a medically underserved area or designated to have a medically underserved population.
20190HB1210PN1490 - 21 - (2) A geographic area of this Commonwealth designated by the United States Department of Health and Human Services as a medically underserved area or designated to have a medically underserved population.
20190HB1210PN3867 - 32 - "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.
"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.
"Registered nurse." An individual licensed to practice professional nursing under the act of May 22, 1951 (P.L.317, No.69), known as The Professional Nursing Law.
20190HB1210PN1490 - 22 - "Registered nurse." An individual licensed to practice professional nursing under the act of May 22, 1951 (P.L.317, No.69), known as The Professional Nursing Law.
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 20190HB1210PN3867 - 33 - 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 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.
(2) Contracting for insurance with a guarantor, approved by the agency, which offers a low-cost loan with competitive interest rates and loan fees to eligible applicants.
(2) Contracting for insurance with a guarantor, approved by the agency, which offers a low-cost loan with competitive 20190HB1210PN1490 - 23 - interest rates and loan fees to eligible applicants.
Low-cost loans made under this subsection shall provide reduced interest rates and loan fees to eligible applicants compared to loans 20190HB1210PN3867 - 34 - made for the same purpose that are not guaranteed by this 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.
(3) Any other collection procedure or process deemed appropriate by the agency.
(3) Any other collection procedure or process deemed 20190HB1210PN1490 - 24 - appropriate by the agency.
(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 20190HB1210PN3867 - 35 - basis in Pennsylvania for a period of three consecutive 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.
(2) The loan recipient shall permit the agency or the offeror to monitor the recipient's practice or employment to determine compliance with the terms of the contract and this article.
20190HB1210PN1490 - 25 - (2) The loan recipient shall permit the agency or the offeror to monitor the recipient's practice or employment to determine compliance with the terms of the contract and this article.
(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 20190HB1210PN3867 - 36 - participation in the program and seek repayment of the amount 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.
(2) A determination of whether the goals and objectives were achieved by the agency-participating guarantor and offeror.
(2) A determination of whether the goals and objectives were achieved by the agency-participating guarantor and 20190HB1210PN1490 - 26 - offeror.
(1) The agency may forgive 50% of the loan, not to 20190HB1210PN3867 - 37 - 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.
(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.
(i) An unlicensed recipient shall apply for a registered nurse's license to practice in this Commonwealth at the earliest practicable opportunity upon successfully completing a degree in nursing.
(i) An unlicensed recipient shall apply for a registered nurse's license to practice in this Commonwealth at the earliest practicable opportunity upon 20190HB1210PN1490 - 27 - successfully completing a degree in nursing.
(vi) If the recipient is convicted of or pleads 20190HB1210PN3867 - 38 - 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 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 revocation.
Determination as to the time of default shall be made by the agency.
20190HB1210PN1490 - 28 - Determination as to the time of default shall be made by the agency.
(a) Development of report.--The agency shall publish a report by September 1, 2002, and every year thereafter for the 20190HB1210PN3867 - 39 - immediately preceding fiscal year.
(a) Development of report.--The agency shall publish a report by September 1, 2002, and every year thereafter for the immediately preceding fiscal year.
(4) The number of nurses participating in the nursing loan forgiveness program, reported by type of institution attended, including four-year educational institutions, community colleges, independent two-year colleges, private licensed schools, hospital-based courses of study and certificate programs.
(4) The number of nurses participating in the nursing loan forgiveness program, reported by type of institution attended, including four-year educational institutions, community colleges, independent two-year colleges, private 20190HB1210PN1490 - 29 - licensed schools, hospital-based courses of study and certificate programs.
20190HB1210PN3867 - 40 - The provisions of this article shall be subject to 22 Pa.
The provisions of this article shall be subject to 22 Pa.
SECTION 16.
Section 2596.
SECTION 2001-I(I)(13) OF THE ACT, AMENDED <-- NOVEMBER 27, 2019 (P.L.662, NO.91), IS AMENDED TO READ:
Special Study on the Revenue Impact of Out-of- State Tax Credits.--(a) The Department of Education shall undertake a special study to assess the revenue impact on 20190HB1210PN1490 - 30 - Pennsylvania school districts of residents who work in bordering states.
SECTION 2001-I.
PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING COMMISSION.
* * * (I) ADDITIONAL POWERS AND DUTIES.--THE COMMISSION SHALL HAVE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING POWERS AND DUTIES:
* * * (13) ISSUE A REPORT OF THE COMMISSION'S FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GOVERNOR, THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE, THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THE MAJORITY LEADER AND MINORITY LEADER OF THE SENATE, THE MAJORITY LEADER AND MINORITY LEADER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THE SECRETARY OF EDUCATION, THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE, THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE AND THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NOT LATER THAN NOVEMBER 30, [2020] 2021.
20190HB1210PN3867 - 41 - * * * SECTION 17.
THE ACT IS AMENDED BY ADDING A SECTION TO READ:
SECTION 2324.
STATE AID FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021.-- NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF LAW TO THE CONTRARY, EACH LIBRARY SUBJECT TO 24 PA.C.S.
CH.
93 (RELATING TO PUBLIC LIBRARY CODE), SHALL BE ELIGIBLE FOR STATE AID FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020- 2021, AS FOLLOWS:
(1) FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR LIBRARIES SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO EACH LIBRARY UNDER THE FOLLOWING FORMULA:
(I) DIVIDE THE AMOUNT OF FUNDING THAT THE LIBRARY RECEIVED IN FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 UNDER SECTION 2323 BY THE TOTAL STATE- AID SUBSIDY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020.
(II) MULTIPLY THE QUOTIENT UNDER SUBPARAGRAPH (I) BY THE TOTAL STATE-AID SUBSIDY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021.
(2) FOLLOWING DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR STATE AID TO LIBRARIES UNDER PARAGRAPH (1), ANY REMAINING FUNDS MAY BE DISTRIBUTED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE STATE LIBRARIAN.
(3) IF FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR STATE AID TO LIBRARIES IN FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 ARE LESS THAN FUNDS APPROPRIATED IN FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003, THE STATE LIBRARIAN MAY WAIVE STANDARDS AS PRESCRIBED IN 24 PA.C.S.
CH.
93.
(4) EACH LIBRARY SYSTEM RECEIVING STATE AID UNDER THIS SECTION MAY DISTRIBUTE THE LOCAL LIBRARY SHARE OF THAT AID IN A MANNER AS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LIBRARY SYSTEM.
(5) IN THE CASE OF A LIBRARY SYSTEM THAT CONTAINS A LIBRARY OPERATING IN A CITY OF THE SECOND CLASS, CHANGES TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF STATE AID TO THE LIBRARY SHALL BE MADE BY MUTUAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE LIBRARY AND THE LIBRARY SYSTEM.
(6) IN THE EVENT OF A CHANGE IN DISTRICT LIBRARY CENTER 20190HB1210PN3867 - 42 - POPULATION PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION AS A RESULT OF:
(I) A CITY, BOROUGH, TOWN, TOWNSHIP, SCHOOL DISTRICT OR COUNTY MOVING FROM ONE LIBRARY CENTER TO ANOTHER;
OR (II) A TRANSFER OF DISTRICT LIBRARY CENTER STATUS TO A COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM;
FUNDING OF DISTRICT LIBRARY CENTER AID SHALL BE PAID BASED ON THE POPULATION OF THE NEWLY ESTABLISHED OR RECONFIGURED DISTRICT LIBRARY CENTER.
(7) IN THE EVENT OF A CHANGE IN DIRECT SERVICE AREA FROM ONE LIBRARY TO ANOTHER, THE STATE LIBRARIAN, UPON AGREEMENT OF THE AFFECTED LIBRARIES, MAY REDISTRIBUTE THE LOCAL LIBRARY SHARE OF AID TO THE LIBRARY CURRENTLY SERVICING THE AREA.
SECTION 18.
SECTION 2502.53(B) INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH OF THE ACT, AMENDED JUNE 28, 2019 (P.L.117, NO.16), IS AMENDED AND THE SECTION IS AMENDED BY ADDING A SUBSECTION TO READ:
SECTION 2502.53.
STUDENT-WEIGHTED BASIC EDUCATION FUNDING.-- * * * (B) FOR THE 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR AND EACH SCHOOL YEAR THEREAFTER, EXCEPT THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR WHICH SHALL BE GOVERNED BY SUBSECTION (B.1), THE COMMONWEALTH SHALL PAY TO EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT A BASIC EDUCATION FUNDING ALLOCATION WHICH SHALL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING:
* * * (B.1) NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THIS ACT TO THE CONTRARY, FOR THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR, THE COMMONWEALTH SHALL PAY EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT A BASIC EDUCATION FUNDING ALLOCATION EQUAL TO THE AMOUNT IT RECEIVED FOR THE 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR UNDER THIS SECTION.
* * * 20190HB1210PN3867 - 43 - SECTION 19.
SECTION 2509.1(C.2)(1) OF THE ACT, AMENDED JUNE 28, 2019 (P.L.117, NO.16), IS AMENDED TO READ:
SECTION 2509.1.
PAYMENTS TO INTERMEDIATE UNITS.--* * * (C.2) THE FOLLOWING APPLY:
(1) FOR THE 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019 [AND], 2019-2020 AND 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEARS, FIVE AND FIVE-TENTHS PERCENT (5.5%) OF THE STATE SPECIAL EDUCATION APPROPRIATION SHALL BE PAID TO INTERMEDIATE UNITS ON ACCOUNT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES.
* * * SECTION 20.
SECTION 2509.5(BBB)(1) INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH OF THE ACT IS AMENDED AND THE SECTION IS AMENDED BY ADDING A SUBSECTION TO READ:
SECTION 2509.5.
SPECIAL EDUCATION PAYMENTS TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS.--* * * (BBB) (1) DURING THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR AND EACH SCHOOL YEAR THEREAFTER, EXCEPT THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR WHICH SHALL BE GOVERNED BY SUBSECTION (CCC), EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL RECEIVE AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE AMOUNT IT RECEIVED FOR THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR UNDER SUBSECTION (AAA) AND A STUDENT-BASED ALLOCATION.
THE TOTAL AMOUNT AVAILABLE TO DISTRIBUTE TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS THROUGH THE STUDENT-BASED ALLOCATION SHALL EQUAL THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE AMOUNT ALLOCATED FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION PAYMENTS FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND THE SUM OF THE AMOUNTS RECEIVED UNDER SUBSECTION (AAA) FOR THE 2013-2014 SCHOOL YEAR TO ALL SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
THE STUDENT-BASED ALLOCATION FOR EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL BE CALCULATED AS FOLLOWS:
* * * (CCC) NOTWITHSTANDING ANY PROVISION TO THE CONTRARY, DURING THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR, EACH SCHOOL DISTRICT SHALL BE PAID THE AMOUNT IT RECEIVED DURING THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR UNDER 20190HB1210PN3867 - 44 - SUBSECTION (BBB).
SECTION 21.
SECTION 2510.3(A)(2) OF THE ACT, AMENDED JUNE 28, 2019 (P.L.117, NO.16), IS AMENDED TO READ:
SECTION 2510.3.
ASSISTANCE TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS DECLARED TO BE IN FINANCIAL RECOVERY STATUS OR IDENTIFIED FOR FINANCIAL WATCH STATUS.--(A) THE FOLLOWING APPLY:
* * * (2) FOR THE 2017-2018, 2018-2019 [AND], 2019-2020 AND 2020- 2021 FISCAL YEARS, THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION MAY UTILIZE UP TO SEVEN MILLION DOLLARS ($7,000,000) OF UNDISTRIBUTED FUNDS NOT EXPENDED, ENCUMBERED OR COMMITTED FROM APPROPRIATIONS FOR GRANTS, SUBSIDIES AND ASSESSMENTS MADE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO ASSIST SCHOOL DISTRICTS DECLARED TO BE IN FINANCIAL RECOVERY STATUS UNDER SECTION 621-A, IDENTIFIED FOR FINANCIAL WATCH STATUS UNDER SECTION 611-A OR IDENTIFIED FOR FINANCIAL WATCH STATUS UNDER SECTION 694-A;
EXCEPT THAT THE FUNDS MUST BE FIRST UTILIZED TO ACCOMPLISH THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN SECTION 695-A.
THE FUNDS SHALL BE TRANSFERRED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE BUDGET TO A RESTRICTED ACCOUNT AS NECESSARY TO MAKE PAYMENTS UNDER THIS SECTION AND, WHEN TRANSFERRED, ARE HEREBY APPROPRIATED TO CARRY OUT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION.
* * * SECTION 22.
SECTION 2541 OF THE ACT IS AMENDED BY ADDING A SUBSECTION TO READ:
SECTION 2541.
PAYMENTS ON ACCOUNT OF PUPIL TRANSPORTATION.-- * * * (G) BEGINNING WITH THE 2020-2021 FISCAL YEAR, THE SECRETARY OF EDUCATION SHALL REPORT ON A QUARTERLY BASIS IN PERSON TO THE SECRETARY OF THE BUDGET, THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE AND 20190HB1210PN3867 - 45 - THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES INFORMATION DOCUMENTING ALL PAYMENTS FROM THE APPROPRIATION FOR PUPIL TRANSPORTATION DURING THE FISCAL YEAR AND A REVISED ESTIMATE OF THE FUNDS NEEDED TO MAKE THE REQUIRED PAYMENTS FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE FISCAL YEAR.
SECTION 23.
SECTION 2596 OF THE ACT IS REPEALED:
[Section 2596.
Special Study on the Revenue Impact of Out- of-State Tax Credits.--(a) The Department of Education shall undertake a special study to assess the revenue impact on Pennsylvania school districts of residents who work in bordering states.
(c) The Secretary of Education shall present a report 20190HB1210PN3867 - 46 - 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 2.
(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 4 2.
<-- SECTION 24.
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SECTION 2599.7(C) OF THE ACT, AMENDED JUNE 28, <-- 2019 (P.L.117, NO.16), IS AMENDED AND THE SECTION IS AMENDED BY ADDING SUBSECTIONS TO READ:
SECTION 2599.7.
PAYMENT OF REQUIRED CONTRIBUTION FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYES' SOCIAL SECURITY.--* * * (C) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2019, IF INSUFFICIENT FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PAYMENT OF THE AMOUNTS CALCULATED UNDER 24 PA.C.S.
§ 8329 FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS, THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION SHALL NOTIFY THE GOVERNOR, THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE AND THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE AMOUNT OF THE INSUFFICIENCY.
AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE INSUFFICIENCY MAY ONLY BE PAID TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS FROM A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION IN THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT [FOR THE SUBSEQUENT FISCAL YEAR].
* * * (F) BEGINNING WITH THE 2020-2021 FISCAL YEAR, THE SECRETARY OF EDUCATION SHALL REPORT ON A QUARTERLY BASIS IN PERSON TO THE SECRETARY OF THE BUDGET, THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF THE SENATE AND THE CHAIRPERSON AND MINORITY CHAIRPERSON OF THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES INFORMATION DOCUMENTING ALL WAGES FOR WHICH PAYMENTS ARE CALCULATED UNDER 24 PA.C.S.
§ 8329 (RELATING TO PAYMENTS ON ACCOUNT OF SOCIAL 20190HB1210PN3867 - 47 - SECURITY DEDUCTIONS FROM APPROPRIATIONS) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR, THE REQUIRED PAYMENT AMOUNTS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR AND A REVISED ESTIMATE OF THE FUNDS NEEDED TO MAKE THE REQUIRED PAYMENTS FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE FISCAL YEAR.
(G) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ENSURE PAYMENTS MADE UNDER 24 PA.C.S.
§ 8329 FROM THE APPROPRIATION FOR BASIC EDUCATION FUNDING ARE REPORTED SEPARATELY IN THE COMMONWEALTH'S ACCOUNTING SYSTEM.
SECTION 25.
SECTION 2608-J OF THE ACT, ADDED JULY 2, 2019 (P.L.417, NO.70), IS AMENDED TO READ:
SECTION 2608-J.
APPLICABILITY.
THIS ARTICLE SHALL APPLY TO PROJECTS FOR WHICH APPROVAL AND REIMBURSEMENT IS SOUGHT [AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS SECTION.] AND TO THE MAINTENANCE PROJECT GRANT PROGRAM BEGINNING JULY 1, 2021.
SECTION 26.
THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT AS FOLLOWS:
(1) THE AMENDMENT OF SECTION 689 OF THE ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IN 30 DAYS.
(2) THE REPEAL OF 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 AND SECTIONS 1503-E(10), 1804, 1811, 1923, 2002-C(B) AND 2596 OF THE ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IN 60 DAYS.
(3) THE REMAINDER OF THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY.
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Action History

  1. Approved by the Governor

  2. Presented to the Governor

  3. Signed in Senate

  4. Signed in House

  5. House concurred in Senate amendments

  6. Re-reported on concurrence, as committed

  7. Referred to RULES

  8. Third consideration and final passage

  9. PN 3867 Re-reported as amended

  10. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS

  11. Removed from table

  12. Laid on the table

  13. Re-reported as committed

  14. Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS

  15. Second consideration

  16. First consideration

  17. Reported as committed

  18. Referred to EDUCATION

  19. Third consideration and final passage

  20. Re-reported as committed

  21. Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS

  22. Second consideration

  23. Removed from table

  24. Laid on the table

  25. First consideration

  26. PN 1490 Reported as amended

  27. PN 1421 Referred to EDUCATION

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Votes

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 Yea
Steven J. Santarsiero Democratic Nay
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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FINAL PASSAGE

Passed 44 Yea · 6 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 17000
Unaffiliated 17200
Democratic 10400
Total 44600
% of votes cast 88%12%0%0%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
SCARNATI — Yea
SCAVELLO — Yea
YUDICHAK — Yea
ARNOLD — Yea
AUMENT — Yea
BLAKE — Yea
BREWSTER — Yea
BROWNE — Yea
CORMAN — Yea
DINNIMAN — Nay
DISANTO — Yea
FARNESE — Nay
GORDNER — Yea
IOVINO — Yea
KILLION — Yea
LEACH — Yea
MENSCH — Yea
REGAN — Yea
SABATINA — 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 Nay
Lindsey M. Williams Democratic Nay
Lisa M. Boscola Democratic Yea
Maria Collett Democratic Yea
Sharif Street Democratic Yea
Steven J. Santarsiero Democratic Nay
Timothy P. Kearney Democratic Nay
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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Passed 199 Yea · 3 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 89300
Republican 56001
Democratic 54000
Total 199301
% of votes cast 98%1%0%0%
How each member voted (203)
Member Party Vote
BARRAR — Yea
BOBACK — Yea
BROWN — Yea
COX — Yea
DOWLING — Yea
EVERETT — Yea
GABLER — Yea
GILLESPIE — Yea
HAHN — Yea
HELM — Yea
HENNESSEY — Yea
HERSHEY — Yea
HICKERNELL — Yea
JONES — Yea
KELLER — Yea
KNOWLES — Yea
LEWIS — Yea
MACKENZIE — Yea
MASSER — Yea
METCALFE — Yea
TOOHIL — Nay
MILLARD — Yea
MIZGORSKI — Yea
MURT — Yea
NELSON — Yea
PEIFER — Nay
POLINCHOCK — Yea
PUSKARIC — Yea
PYLE — Yea
QUINN — Yea
REESE — Yea
RYAN — Yea
SANKEY — Yea
SAYLOR — Yea
DELISSIO — Yea
DELUCA — Yea
DERMODY — Yea
DONATUCCI — Yea
DRISCOLL — Yea
EVANS — Yea
FITZGERALD — Yea
GAINEY — Yea
GALLOWAY — Yea
GOODMAN — Yea
HARRIS — Yea
KIRKLAND — Yea
KORTZ — Yea
LEE — Yea
LONGIETTI — Yea
WHEELAND — Yea
CALTAGIRONE — Yea
CRUZ — Yea
MCCARTER — Yea
MULLERY — Yea
PETRARCA — Yea
RAVENSTAHL — Yea
READSHAW — Yea
ROEBUCK — Yea
SAINATO — Yea
SIMS — Yea
SNYDER — Yea
STURLA — Yea
ULLMAN — Yea
WHEATLEY — Yea
WILLIAMS — Yea
YOUNGBLOOD — Yea
TURZAI — Yea
SCHROEDER — Yea
SIMMONS — Yea
SONNEY — Yea
STEPHENS — Yea
THOMAS — Yea
TOBASH — Yea
TOEPEL — Yea
Aaron Kaufer — Nay
Barry Jozwiak — Yea
DAVIS, A — Yea
Dan Miller — Yea
Donna Bullock — Yea
Donna Oberlander — Yea
George Dunbar — Yea
Jim Gregory — Yea
Jim Marshall — Yea
Kevin Boyle — Yea
Louis Schmitt — Yea
Mark Rozzi — Yea
Mike Zabel — Yea
Paul Schemel — Yea
Sara Innamorato — Yea
Seth Grove — Yea
Stephen Kinsey — Yea
Torren Ecker — Yea
Andre D. Carroll Democratic Yea
Anita Astorino Kulik Democratic Yea
Benjamin V. Sanchez Democratic Yea
Brandon J. Markosek Democratic Yea
Bridget M. Kosierowski Democratic Yea
Carolyn T. Comitta Democratic Yea
Christina D. Sappey Democratic Yea
Christopher M. Rabb Democratic Yea
Dan Frankel Democratic Yea
Daniel J. Deasy Democratic Yea
Danielle Friel Otten Democratic Yea
Danilo Burgos Democratic Yea
David M. Delloso Democratic Yea
Ed Neilson Democratic Yea
Eddie Day Pashinski Democratic Yea
Elizabeth Fiedler Democratic Yea
Frank Burns Democratic Yea
G. Roni Green Democratic Yea
Greg Vitali Democratic Yea
Jared G. Solomon Democratic Yea
Jason Dawkins Democratic Yea
Jeanne McNeill Democratic Yea
Jennifer O'Mara Democratic Yea
Joanna E. McClinton Democratic Yea
Joe Ciresi Democratic Yea
Joe Webster Democratic Yea
Joseph C. Hohenstein Democratic Yea
Kristine C. Howard Democratic Yea
Kyle J. Mullins Democratic Yea
Leanne Krueger Democratic Yea
Liz Hanbidge Democratic Yea
Malcolm Kenyatta Democratic Yea
Marty Flynn Democratic Yea
Mary Jo Daley Democratic Yea
MaryLouise Isaacson Democratic Yea
Matthew D. Bradford Democratic Yea
Maureen E. Madden Democratic Yea
Melissa L. Shusterman Democratic Yea
Michael H. Schlossberg Democratic Yea
Morgan Cephas Democratic Yea
Nathan Davidson Democratic Yea
Patrick J. Harkins Democratic Yea
Patty Kim Democratic Yea
Perry S. Warren Democratic Yea
Peter Schweyer Democratic Yea
Robert E. Merski Democratic Yea
Robert F. Matzie Democratic Yea
Robert Freeman Democratic Yea
Ryan A. Bizzarro Democratic Yea
Scott Conklin Democratic Yea
Steve Samuelson Democratic Yea
Steven R. Malagari Democratic Yea
Tim Briggs Democratic Yea
Tina M. Davis Democratic Yea
Aaron Bernstine Republican Yea
Barbara Gleim Republican Yea
Brad Roae Republican Yea
Brett R. Miller Republican Yea
Bryan Cutler Republican Yea
Bud Cook Republican Yea
Carl Walker Metzgar Republican Yea
Clint Owlett Republican Yea
Craig T. Staats Republican Yea
Cris Dush Republican Yea
Dan Moul Republican Yea
David H. Rowe Republican Yea
David H. Zimmerman Republican Yea
David M. Maloney Republican Yea
Dawn W. Keefer Republican Yea
Doyle Heffley Republican Yea
Eric Davanzo Republican Yea
Frank A. Farry Republican Yea
Gary W. Day Republican Yea
Greg Rothman Republican Yea
Jack Rader Republican Yea
James B. Struzzi Republican Yea
Jason Ortitay Republican Yea
Jesse Topper Republican Yea
Jim Rigby Republican Yea
Joe Emrick Republican Yea
John A. Lawrence Republican Yea
Jonathan Fritz Republican Yea
Joshua D. Kail Republican Yea
Kate A. Klunk Republican Yea
Kathleen C. Tomlinson Republican Yea
Kathy L. Rapp Republican Yea
Keith J. Greiner Republican Yea
Kerry A. Benninghoff Republican Yea
Lynda Schlegel Culver Republican Yea
Marci Mustello Republican Yea
Mark M. Gillen Republican Yea
Martin T. Causer Republican Yea
Martina A. White Republican Yea
Michele Brooks Republican Yea
Mindy Fee Republican Yea
Natalie Mihalek Republican Yea
Parke Wentling Republican Yea
R. Lee James Republican Yea
Rich Irvin Republican Yea
Rob W. Kauffman Republican Yea
Russ Diamond Republican Yea
Ryan Warner Republican Yea
Sheryl M. Delozier Republican Yea
Stephanie Borowicz Republican Yea
Steven C. Mentzer Republican Yea
Thomas L. Mehaffie Republican Yea
Timothy J. O'Neal Republican Yea
Timothy R. Bonner Republican Yea
Tina Pickett Republican Yea
Valerie S. Gaydos Republican Yea
Zachary Mako Republican Not Voting

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Passed 24 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 9000
Unaffiliated 8000
Democratic 7000
Total 24000
% of votes cast 100%0%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 Yea
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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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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FINAL PASSAGE

Passed 191 Yea · 0 Nay · 11 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 88006
Republican 50004
Democratic 53001
Total 1910011
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (202)
Member Party Vote
BARRAR — Yea
BOBACK — Yea
BROWN — Yea
COX — Yea
DIGIROLAMO — Yea
DOWLING — Yea
DUNBAR — Yea
EVERETT — Yea
GABLER — Yea
GILLESPIE — Yea
GREGORY — Yea
HAHN — Yea
HELM — Yea
HENNESSEY — Yea
HERSHEY — Yea
HICKERNELL — Yea
JONES — Yea
JOZWIAK — Yea
KAUFER — Yea
KELLER, F. — Not Voting
KELLER, M.K. — Yea
KNOWLES — Yea
LEWIS — Yea
MARSHALL — Yea
MASSER — Yea
METCALFE — Yea
MILLARD — Yea
MIZGORSKI — Yea
MURT — Yea
NELSON — Yea
NESBIT — Not Voting
OBERLANDER — Yea
PEIFER — Yea
POLINCHOCK — Yea
PUSKARIC — Yea
PYLE — Yea
QUINN — Yea
REESE — Yea
RYAN — Yea
SANKEY — Yea
SAYLOR — Yea
SCHEMEL — Yea
SCHROEDER — Yea
SIMMONS — Yea
SONNEY — Yea
STEPHENS — Yea
THOMAS — Yea
TOBASH — Yea
TOEPEL — Yea
TOOHIL — Yea
WHEELAND — Yea
BOYLE — Yea
BULLOCK — Yea
CALTAGIRONE — Yea
CRUZ — Not Voting
DELISSIO — Yea
DELUCA — Yea
DERMODY — Yea
DONATUCCI — Yea
DRISCOLL — Yea
EVANS — Yea
FITZGERALD — Yea
GAINEY — Not Voting
GALLOWAY — Yea
GOODMAN — Yea
HARRELL — Yea
HARRIS — Yea
INNAMORATO — Yea
KINSEY — Yea
KIRKLAND — Yea
KORTZ — Yea
LEE — Yea
LONGIETTI — Yea
MCCARTER — Yea
MULLERY — Yea
PETRARCA — Yea
RAVENSTAHL — Yea
READSHAW — Yea
ROEBUCK — Yea
ROZZI — Yea
SAINATO — Yea
SIMS — Yea
SNYDER — Yea
STURLA — Yea
ULLMAN — Yea
WHEATLEY — Yea
WILLIAMS — Not Voting
YOUNGBLOOD — Not Voting
ZABEL — Yea
TURZAI — Yea
Dan Miller — Yea
Louis Schmitt — Yea
Seth Grove — Yea
Torren Ecker — Yea
Andre D. Carroll Democratic Yea
Anita Astorino Kulik Democratic Yea
Benjamin V. Sanchez Democratic Yea
Brandon J. Markosek Democratic Yea
Bridget M. Kosierowski Democratic Yea
Carolyn T. Comitta Democratic Yea
Christina D. Sappey Democratic Yea
Christopher M. Rabb Democratic Yea
Dan Frankel Democratic Yea
Daniel J. Deasy Democratic Yea
Danielle Friel Otten Democratic Yea
Danilo Burgos Democratic Yea
David M. Delloso Democratic Yea
Ed Neilson Democratic Yea
Eddie Day Pashinski Democratic Yea
Elizabeth Fiedler Democratic Yea
Frank Burns Democratic Yea
Greg Vitali Democratic Yea
Jared G. Solomon Democratic Not Voting
Jason Dawkins Democratic Yea
Jeanne McNeill Democratic Yea
Jennifer O'Mara Democratic Yea
Joanna E. McClinton Democratic Yea
Joe Ciresi Democratic Yea
Joe Webster Democratic Yea
Joseph C. Hohenstein Democratic Yea
Kristine C. Howard Democratic Yea
Kyle J. Mullins Democratic Yea
Leanne Krueger Democratic Yea
Liz Hanbidge Democratic Yea
Malcolm Kenyatta Democratic Yea
Marty Flynn Democratic Yea
Mary Jo Daley Democratic Yea
MaryLouise Isaacson Democratic Yea
Matthew D. Bradford Democratic Yea
Maureen E. Madden Democratic Yea
Melissa L. Shusterman Democratic Yea
Michael H. Schlossberg Democratic Yea
Morgan Cephas Democratic Yea
Nathan Davidson Democratic Yea
Patrick J. Harkins Democratic Yea
Patty Kim Democratic Yea
Perry S. Warren Democratic Yea
Peter Schweyer Democratic Yea
Robert E. Merski Democratic Yea
Robert F. Matzie Democratic Yea
Robert Freeman Democratic Yea
Ryan A. Bizzarro Democratic Yea
Scott Conklin Democratic Yea
Steve Samuelson Democratic Yea
Steven R. Malagari Democratic Yea
Tim Briggs Democratic Yea
Tina M. Davis Democratic Yea
Tina M. Davis Democratic Yea
Aaron Bernstine Republican Yea
Barbara Gleim Republican Yea
Brad Roae Republican Yea
Brett R. Miller Republican Yea
Bryan Cutler Republican Yea
Bud Cook Republican Not Voting
Carl Walker Metzgar Republican Yea
Clint Owlett Republican Yea
Craig T. Staats Republican Yea
Cris Dush Republican Yea
Dan Moul Republican Yea
David H. Zimmerman Republican Yea
David M. Maloney Republican Yea
Dawn W. Keefer Republican Yea
Doyle Heffley Republican Yea
Frank A. Farry Republican Yea
Gary W. Day Republican Yea
Greg Rothman Republican Yea
Jack Rader Republican Not Voting
James B. Struzzi Republican Yea
Jamie Walsh Republican Yea
Jason Ortitay Republican Yea
Jesse Topper Republican Yea
Jim Rigby Republican Yea
Joe Emrick Republican Yea
John A. Lawrence Republican Yea
Jonathan Fritz Republican Yea
Joshua D. Kail Republican Yea
Kate A. Klunk Republican Yea
Kathy L. Rapp Republican Yea
Keith J. Greiner Republican Yea
Kerry A. Benninghoff Republican Yea
Lynda Schlegel Culver Republican Not Voting
Mark M. Gillen Republican Yea
Martin T. Causer Republican Yea
Martina A. White Republican Yea
Michele Brooks Republican Not Voting
Milou Mackenzie Republican Yea
Mindy Fee Republican Yea
Natalie Mihalek Republican Yea
Parke Wentling Republican Yea
R. Lee James Republican Yea
Rich Irvin Republican Yea
Rob W. Kauffman Republican Yea
Russ Diamond Republican Yea
Ryan Warner Republican Yea
Sheryl M. Delozier Republican Yea
Stephanie Borowicz Republican Yea
Steven C. Mentzer Republican Yea
Thomas L. Mehaffie Republican Yea
Timothy J. O'Neal Republican Yea
Tina Pickett Republican Yea
Valerie S. Gaydos Republican Yea
Zachary Mako Republican Yea

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Who sponsors HB 1210?
HB 1210 is sponsored by Seth Grove, Mike Jones (Republican), Tina Pickett (Republican), Ryan, Hickernell, David H. Zimmerman (Republican), Mark M. Gillen (Republican), and Thomas.
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 15, 2019. Enacted.
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