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SB 1340

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, further providing for publication of rules, regulations and policies; and, in pupils and attendance, further providing for home education program.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Cris Dush and 5 co-sponsors

SB 1340 tightens how school boards publish policies and may update requirements for home-educated students, including registration, reporting, and oversight.

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Bill Summary · SB 1340

Summary of SB 1340 (Session 2025-2026) — Pennsylvania

Purpose and intent

SB 1340 amends sections of the Public School Code of 1949 focused on the duties and powers of local boards of school directors and on home education. The bill appears to refine or expand requirements related to how school boards publish rules, regulations, and policies, and it also revisits provisions governing home education programs. The overall aim is to modify governance and oversight aspects of public schooling and home education within Pennsylvania.

Key provisions (main changes)

  • Publication of rules, regulations, and policies (boards of school directors):

    • The bill tightens or clarifies requirements for how school boards must publish and disseminate their rules, regulations, and policies.
    • This could include specifics on formatting, accessibility, posting timelines, or methods of notice to the public and to school communities.

  • Home education program (pupils and attendance):

    • The bill revisits provisions governing home education, potentially altering requirements for:
    • Registration or notification of home-educated students.
    • Documentation, reporting, or assessment standards for home education.
    • Attendance-related considerations or exemptions linked to home-educated pupils.
    • The changes may affect the responsibilities of parents/guardians, school districts, and possibly state oversight bodies in monitoring and validating home education programs.

Note: The exact text of the amendments (specific statutory language, thresholds, dates, and any new duties) is not provided here. The summary reflects the bill’s stated focus areas as described.

Who is affected

  • Local school boards and districts: Subject to revised publication duties for rules, regulations, and policies, potentially altering how they communicate with the public, publish policy changes, and provide access to governance documents.

  • Home-educated students and their families: May face updated or additional requirements related to oversight, reporting, or verification of home education programs; potential changes to how attendance is treated for home-educated students.

  • State or district education authorities: If the bill introduces new reporting or oversight provisions, relevant state or regional education departments may assume additional administrative responsibilities.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Current status: Referred to the Education Committee (as of 2026-05-20). This indicates the bill is at an early stage in the legislative process and may undergo revisions in committee before any floor consideration.

  • Sponsor context: A group of co-sponsors (including Gene Yaw, Greg Rothman, Cris Dush, Devlin Robinson, Doug Mastriano, and Tracy Pennycuick) suggests bipartisan interest in governance and home education matters.

  • Potential next steps: If advanced, the bill would proceed to committee hearings, potential amendments, floor votes in the Pennsylvania House and Senate, and, if passed in both chambers, be sent to the governor for signature or veto.

Practical considerations for stakeholders

  • School boards should prepare to review and possibly update publication practices for policies and regulations to align with any new requirements.
  • Parents of home-educated children should monitor for changes to registration, reporting, and assessment expectations to ensure compliance.
  • School administrators may need to adjust attendance records and communications related to home education in light of any revised rules.

If you’d like, I can provide a side-by-side comparison with current statute language to highlight the exact changes once the bill’s text is available.

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

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