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HB727

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions, for Keystone Exams and graduation requirements and for special provisions applicable to the Keystone Exams, graduation requirements and alternative competency assessment; in district superintendents and assistant district superintendents, further providing for performance review; in professional employees, further providing for definitions; in pupils and attendance, further providing for assisting students experiencing education instability; in E-chievement Program, further providing for definitions; and, in educational tax credits, further providing for definitions.

Introduced·2/25/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB727 amends the Public School Code to redefine graduation requirements and assessment methods, including the use of ACT tests.

Pennsylvania HB727 amends the Public School Code to redefine graduation requirements and assessment methods, including the use of ACT tests. The bill modifies the definition of "assessment" to include the ACT test, and it outlines alternative methods for students to demonstrate proficiency for graduation. Students can achieve proficiency through a satisfactory composite score on the ACT test, completion of grade-based requirements, or other approved assessments.

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History

Feb 25, 2025

House

Referred to Education