An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in charter schools, further providing for funding for charter schools.
This Pennsylvania bill amends the Public School Code to clarify special education evaluation procedures for students enrolled in charter schools. Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, the local school district of residence will conduct initial disability evaluations for these students rather than the charter school. The district or an intermediate unit must issue a report on eligibility and service recommendations to parents and the charter school entity. While intermediate units can charge fees for these evaluations, charter schools remain responsible for providing the special education services outlined in the report.
Bill status
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Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Apr 18, 2026
Last action Apr 18, 2026
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Apr 18, 2026
Committee
Referred to Education
lower
1 primary · 12 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Joe Ciresi
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Ed Neilson
DDemocratic
Co
Jim Haddock
DDemocratic
Co
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
DDemocratic
Co
John Inglis
DDemocratic
Co
K.C. Tomlinson
RRepublican
Co
Lee James
RRepublican
Co
Melissa Shusterman
DDemocratic
Co
Nancy Guenst
DDemocratic
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