HB 663 Pennsylvania House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in pupils and attendance, further providing for residence and right to free school privileges.

This bill modifies state laws regarding student attendance to protect children from being removed from school when their guardians live outside the district or provide false residency information. It requires schools to offer a formal hearing and an opportunity to appeal before disenrolling any affected student, ensuring parents or guardians are informed of their rights under federal homeless student protections. The legislation also mandates that schools provide clear, understandable information about these rights and allows a court order to be the only other reason for immediate removal. Overall, the measure aims to ensure due process for families facing potential school enrollment issues while maintaining compliance with federal guidelines.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Jul 2024
House Passage
Nov 2023
Senate Passage
Jul 2024
Signed into Law
Jul 2024
Introduced Mar 22, 2023 Signed Jul 17, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Jul 11, 2024 · House Nov 13, 2023

How they voted

410
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 42
Jul 11, 2024
D Democratic16
16 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican26
25 Yea 1
96% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
21
Key actions
7
Committee
8
Jul 17, 2024
Signed into law
Approved by the Governor
upper
Jul 11, 2024
Upper · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
upper
Jul 9, 2024
Upper · Passed
Re-reported as committed
upper
Apr 8, 2024
Committee
Re-referred to Appropriations
upper
Mar 19, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported as committed
upper
Nov 21, 2023
Committee
Referred to Education
upper
Nov 13, 2023
Lower · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
lower
Nov 13, 2023
Lower · Passed
Re-reported as committed
lower
Oct 31, 2023
Committee
Re-committed to Appropriations
lower
Apr 21, 2023
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Mar 22, 2023
Committee
Referred to Education
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors

Sponsors