Pennsylvania HB1326 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to revise distance computation for pupil transportation and mandate reporting of pupil.

Pennsylvania HB1326 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to revise the computation of distances for pupil transportation, specifying that distances should be measured from the nearest public highway to the school. It also mandates that the Department of Education provide guidance on tracking transportation costs for students in nonpublic and charter schools. Starting from the 2025-2026 school year, school entities must report detailed pupil transportation data, including the number of students transported, the number of students experiencing homelessness, and transportation expenditures.

Pennsylvania HB1326 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to revise distance computation for pupil transportation and mandate reporting of pupil.

Pennsylvania HB1326 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to revise the computation of distances for pupil transportation, specifying that distances should be measured from the nearest public highway to the school. It also mandates that the Department of Education provide guidance on tracking transportation costs for students in nonpublic and charter schools. Starting from the 2025-2026 school year, school entities must report detailed pupil transportation data, including the number of students transported, the number of students experiencing homelessness, and transportation expenditures.