Pennsylvania HB2095 establishes a mandate waiver program for school districts to improve instructional programs and operational efficiency.

Pennsylvania HB2095 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to create a mandate waiver program. This program allows boards of school directors to apply for waivers of certain provisions if it improves instructional programs or operational efficiency. The Department of Education must approve or disapprove waiver applications within 60 days. If approved, the waiver remains in effect unless a board opts out. The bill also mandates a uniform application form and requires evaluations of waiver effectiveness.

Pennsylvania HB2095 establishes a mandate waiver program for school districts to improve instructional programs and operational efficiency.

Pennsylvania HB2095 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to create a mandate waiver program. This program allows boards of school directors to apply for waivers of certain provisions if it improves instructional programs or operational efficiency. The Department of Education must approve or disapprove waiver applications within 60 days. If approved, the waiver remains in effect unless a board opts out. The bill also mandates a uniform application form and requires evaluations of waiver effectiveness.