How HB 228 changes current law

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The bill enhances the review process of academic standards by the State Board of Education and clarifies the relationship between the Board and the Department of Education.

• Section 2601-B(2)

  Department of Education → department

  Updates the terminology for the Department of Education in defining the State Board of Education.

• Section 2602-B(f)

  Department of Education → department

  Clarifies the definition of members on councils regarding their employment in the Department of Education.

• Section 2603-B(b)

  Department of Education → department

  Ensures that legal counsel for the board is distinct from that of the Department of Education.

• Section 2606-B

  Department of Education → department

  Clarifies that statements of policy from the Board are binding on the Department of Education.

• Section 2607-B. Academic Standards Review.

  Establishes a new process for the periodic review of academic standards by the State Board of Education.

• Section 2607-B

  (a) The board shall, within ninety (90) days of the effective date of this section, establish a schedule for the review of all academic standards under 22 Pa. Code Ch. 4 (relating to academic standards and assessment).

  Mandates the Board to create a review schedule for academic standards.

• Section 2607-B

  (b) The review by the board shall determine if the State academic standards for each content area are age appropriate, clear, industry specific, academically challenging and meet the needs of the job market.

  Defines the criteria for the Board's review of academic standards.

• Section 2607-B

  (c) The board shall submit a report of a review made under this section to the chairperson and minority chairperson of the Education Committee of the Senate and the chairperson and minority chairperson of the Education Committee of the House of Representatives.

  Requires the Board to report its findings to key legislative leaders.

• Section 2607-B

  (d) The General Assembly may direct the board to conduct a review of the State academic standards under this section by adoption of a concurrent resolution.

  Allows the General Assembly to request reviews of academic standards.

• Section 2607-B

  (e) This section shall not be construed to change any requirement under the act of June 25, 1982 (P.L.633, No.181), known as the "Regulatory Review Act."

  Clarifies that this new review process does not alter existing regulations.