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HB 976

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in pupils and attendance, further providing for exceptional children and education and training.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Valerie Gaydos and 2 co-sponsors

HB 976 modifies Pennsylvania's special education framework for exceptional children, but specific policy changes require detailed bill text review to assess impact on students, districts, and families.

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Bill Summary · HB 976

Legislative bill overview

HB 976 amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code of 1949 to modify provisions related to exceptional children and their education and training. The bill's specific amendments are not detailed in the available information, making it difficult to identify the precise changes being proposed.

Why is this important

Special education policy directly affects thousands of Pennsylvania students with disabilities and their families, as well as school district budgets and staffing. Changes to exceptional children provisions can impact service delivery, parental rights, funding mechanisms, or educational placement standards across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency in current information: The bill's actual substantive changes are not publicly specified in available summaries, making it difficult for stakeholders to assess impact before detailed legislative review
  • Special education funding implications: Depending on amendments, the bill could affect how districts are funded for special education services or how costs are distributed
  • Parental rights and due process: Changes to exceptional children provisions may involve student placement procedures, IEP processes, or parent notification requirements that advocacy groups closely monitor

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

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