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HB 2169

An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, making editorial changes to delete references to "approved private school" for the purpose of adding references to "approved special education school."

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Marc Anderson and 12 co-sponsors

Pennsylvania replaces "approved private school" with "approved special education school" in state fiscal law to modernize special education funding and oversight terminology.

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Bill Summary · HB 2169

Legislative bill overview

HB 2169 is a technical amendment to Pennsylvania's Fiscal Code that removes outdated references to "approved private school" and replaces them with "approved special education school." The bill makes editorial corrections to align the state's special education funding and regulatory framework with current terminology and practice.

Why is this important

This update affects how Pennsylvania allocates resources and establishes accountability for special education services. Clarifying legal language ensures that funding mechanisms, oversight procedures, and statutory requirements correctly target specialized education providers, which directly impacts students with disabilities and their families' access to appropriate services.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of "approved special education school" definition – The bill doesn't provide new definitions, so unclear whether existing regulatory definitions adequately capture all relevant providers or if the terminology shift could inadvertently exclude certain facilities
  • Fiscal impact specificity – No fiscal note provided explains whether this shifts funding streams between private and special education institutions or simply reclassifies existing allocations
  • Implementation timeline – No clear guidance on whether stakeholders (schools, parents, service providers) will have adequate time to adjust administrative processes to the new terminology

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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