Pennsylvania SB749 mandates parental notification for incidents involving student injuries or violence on school property.

Pennsylvania SB749 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to require school entities to notify parents, guardians, or custodial parents of students involved in incidents requiring school safety reports or resulting in injuries on school property, buses, or activities. Notification can occur in person, by phone, email, text, or certified mail, using the parent's preferred method. Schools must maintain updated contact information and may use alternative methods during emergencies. The Secretary of Education can withhold state payments for non-compliance.

Pennsylvania SB749 mandates parental notification for incidents involving student injuries or violence on school property.

Pennsylvania SB749 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to require school entities to notify parents, guardians, or custodial parents of students involved in incidents requiring school safety reports or resulting in injuries on school property, buses, or activities. Notification can occur in person, by phone, email, text, or certified mail, using the parent's preferred method. Schools must maintain updated contact information and may use alternative methods during emergencies. The Secretary of Education can withhold state payments for non-compliance.