SB1294

Further providing for penalties.

Chamber Passed·5/6/26

Pennsylvania SB1294 increases civil penalties for violations of the Private Licensed Schools Act.

Pennsylvania SB1294 amends the Private Licensed Schools Act to increase the maximum civil penalty for violations from $2,500 to $25,000. The bill specifies that a civil penalty may only be assessed once per violation and requires access to a hearing procedure before collection. This change applies to any licensee who violates the act or operates a private licensed school without proper licensing. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 27–23 · May 6
Current
Transportation Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
9
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

48 Yea

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2 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 20

12:00 AM

Education (s) Hearing

History

May 28

House

Referred to Transportation

May 6

Senate

Amended on third consideration (27-23)

May 6

Senate

Third consideration and final passage (48-2)