SB625

In duties and powers of boards of school directors, providing for admission fees for school-sponsored activities.

Introduced·5/12/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SB625 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to allow school entities to charge admission fees for school-sponsored activities.

Pennsylvania SB625 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to allow school entities, nonpublic schools, and associations to charge admission fees for school-sponsored activities. These activities include assemblies, field trips, graduation ceremonies, and interscholastic athletic events. When collecting fees, schools must accept cash as payment and may accept other payment methods. Schools can refuse payments significantly exceeding the fee amount. The act takes effect in 60 days.

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Current
Education Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

May 12, 2025

Senate

Referred to Education