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
41–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 42
Jul 11, 2024
D
Democratic16
100% Yea
R
Republican26
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
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jeanne McNeill
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Emily Kinkead
DDemocratic
Co
Jack Rader
RRepublican
Co
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
DDemocratic
Co
Liz Hanbidge
DDemocratic
Co
Maureen Madden
DDemocratic
Co
Paul Takac
DDemocratic
Co
Rich Irvin
RRepublican
Co
Stephen Kinsey
DDemocratic
Co
Tarik Khan
DDemocratic
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about HB 663
Scope: PA
Hi! I can help you understand HB 663. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline