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HB 25

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school finances, further providing for fiscal year and for tax levy and limitations.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lisa Borowski and 21 co-sponsors

Bill HB 25 amends Pennsylvania school finance law to modify fiscal year operations and property tax levy limitations for school districts.

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Bill Summary · HB 25

Legislative bill overview

HB 25 proposes amendments to Pennsylvania's foundational Public School Code of 1949, specifically targeting school finance provisions related to fiscal years and property tax levy limitations. The bill would modify how school districts operate financially and potentially adjust constraints on their taxing authority.

Why is this important

School finance and property tax policies directly affect local education funding levels, which determine classroom resources, teacher salaries, and student services. Changes to fiscal year structures or tax levy limits can significantly impact both school district budgets and property owners' tax obligations, making this consequential for communities statewide.

Potential points of contention

  • Tax burden concerns: Modifications to tax levy limitations could either increase property taxes on homeowners or constrain school funding, creating tension between fiscal responsibility and educational investment
  • District equity: Changes to state finance mechanisms may affect how resources are distributed between wealthy and under-resourced school districts, raising equity questions
  • Implementation complexity: Altering fiscal year calendars or levy structures requires substantial administrative adjustment across hundreds of districts, potentially creating transition costs and confusion
  • Specificity gap: The bill's general language about "further providing" requires examining the actual proposed amendments to understand concrete impacts

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

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