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HB 1392

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in duties and powers of boards of school directors, repealing provisions relating to third-party services; and, in terms and courses of study, further providing for pandemic of 2020.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Valerie Gaydos and 1 co-sponsor

Pennsylvania bill removes school board authority over third-party services and updates pandemic-era education requirements in the Public School Code.

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Bill Summary · HB 1392

Legislative bill overview

HB 1392 amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code of 1949 to modify school board duties and powers by repealing provisions related to third-party services and updating language concerning pandemic-related educational requirements. The bill appears designed to streamline school board authority and remove pandemic-specific mandates or procedures that may no longer be necessary.

Why is this important

Schools continue to balance recovery from pandemic disruptions with normal operations. This bill signals legislative intent to move past emergency measures and reset standard educational practices. How pandemic provisions are repealed—whether they address remote learning requirements, health protocols, or service contracts—will affect schools' operational flexibility and curriculum decisions.

Potential points of contention

  • Ambiguity on "third-party services": The bill doesn't specify which services are affected (counseling, special education providers, contractors, etc.), making it unclear what schools lose authority to utilize
  • Pandemic provision removal without clarity: "Further providing for pandemic of 2020" is vague—unclear whether this eliminates flexibility schools still need or removes outdated restrictions
  • School board authority limits: Repealing certain board powers may either streamline decision-making or constrain schools' ability to respond to community needs, depending on what's removed

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

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