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HB 2661

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 residence and right to free school privileges; and, in charter schools, further providing for enrollment and notification.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Marc Anderson and 11 co-sponsors

HB 2661 aims to redefine student residence for school enrollment and tuition eligibility, and to modify charter school enrollment and notification procedures.

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Bill Summary · HB 2661

Overview

HB 2661 (2025-2026 Session, Pennsylvania) proposes amendments to the Public School Code of 1949 in two areas: pupils and attendance (residence and right to free school privileges) and charter schools (enrollment and notification). The bill is sponsored by a bipartisan group of representatives and has multiple co-sponsors.

Purpose and intent

  • To modify provisions related to where a student resides for school enrollment purposes and the right to free public school education.
  • To adjust rules governing enrollment and notification processes for charter schools.

Key provisions (proposed)

Note: The following reflects the bill’s stated scope as described in the title and summary. The exact statutory language would determine precise definitions and application.

  1. Pupils and attendance – residence and right to free school privileges

    • Clarify or redefine the criteria for determining a student’s residence for public school enrollment purposes.
    • Address what constitutes eligibility for free school privileges, potentially affecting which students may enroll in a given district without tuition or other charges.
    • Set forth procedures or standards to verify residence and entitlement to attend a particular public school.

  2. Charter schools – enrollment and notification

    • Modify enrollment procedures for charter schools, including requirements around who may enroll and under what conditions.
    • Specify notification requirements (likely to parents/guardians, districts, or state education authorities) related to enrollment, opening, or changes affecting charter schools.
    • Potentially adjust timelines, eligibility, or documentation standards related to charter school admissions.

Who would be affected

  • Students and families seeking enrollment in Pennsylvania public schools.
  • Public school districts, including their residency determinations and tuition obligations.
  • Charter schools and their prospective enrollees, as well as the districts that oversee or fund charter schools.
  • School administrators and registrars responsible for enrollment verification, residency checks, and notification processes.

Procedural and timeline considerations

  • The bill would become law (if enacted) according to the normal legislative process and a gubernatorial signature.
  • It would typically require implementing regulations, forms, or district-level guidance to operationalize changes to residence determinations and charter school enrollment/notification.
  • Timing for when the new rules take effect (e.g., start of the next school year vs. a later effective date) would be specified in the final enacted text or accompanying fiscal/operational notes.

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Clarity and consistency in determining which students are eligible to attend a given public school, potentially affecting inter-district transfers and tuition charging.
  • Administrative burden on districts to apply new enrollment and residency standards and to implement notification requirements for charter schools.
  • Possible effects on charter school admissions, including any changes to enrollment caps, lottery processes, or parental notification obligations.
  • Fiscal implications for districts and charter schools, depending on whether residency changes influence state funding, tuition calculations, or funding per pupil.

Notes for readers

  • Specific definitions (e.g., what constitutes “residence” in this context) and precise procedural steps would be found in the enacted text of HB 2661.
  • The bill’s impact will hinge on the exact language and any accompanying fiscal notes or regulatory guidance issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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

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