HB338

In pupils and attendance, further providing for attendance policy at charter, regional charter and cyber charter schools.

Introduced·1/27/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB338 amends the Public School Code to update attendance reporting requirements for charter, regional charter, and cyber charter schools.

Pennsylvania HB338 modifies the Public School Code to enhance attendance reporting for charter, regional charter, and cyber charter schools. The bill mandates that these schools report unexcused absences annually to the Pennsylvania Department of Education through the Pennsylvania Information Management System (PIMS). Additionally, cyber charter schools must submit weekly attendance reports for each student to the school district of residence, starting from the 2024-2025 school year. This act aims to improve transparency and accountability in student attendance tracking.

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Current
Education Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jan 27, 2025

House

Referred to Education