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HB 2275

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, education and training.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz and 4 co-sponsors

HB 2275 modifies Pennsylvania's special education provisions for exceptional children's services, training, and attendance requirements in public schools.

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Bill Summary · HB 2275

Legislative bill overview

HB 2275 amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code of 1949 to modify provisions related to exceptional children's education and training. The bill specifically targets the "pupils and attendance" section, suggesting changes to how students with special needs are classified, served, or tracked within the public education system. The exact amendments are not detailed in the available information, but the focus on "exceptional children" indicates this addresses special education policy.

Why is this important

Special education policy directly affects hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvania students with disabilities and their families, determining what services and accommodations they receive. Changes to exceptional children provisions can impact funding formulas, teacher qualifications, parental rights, inclusion standards, and the overall quality of services available to vulnerable student populations. These amendments could either expand protections and resources or introduce operational efficiencies depending on their specific content.

Potential points of contention

  • Special education funding implications – Changes to how exceptional children are classified or served could affect state and local special education budgets, potentially increasing or decreasing resources
  • Inclusion vs. segregation approach – Amendments may shift philosophy on mainstreaming students with disabilities versus specialized separate programming, sparking debate among educators and disability advocates
  • Parental rights and due process – Modifications to attendance or education protocols could impact parents' involvement in IEP decisions and their ability to challenge school placements

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

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