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HB 63

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school safety and security, further providing for school safety and security training.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Marla Brown and 2 co-sponsors

HB 63 modifies Pennsylvania school safety training requirements under the Public School Code, affecting how districts prepare staff and administrators for security and emergency response.

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Bill Summary · HB 63

Legislative bill overview

HB 63 amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code of 1949 to expand or modify requirements for school safety and security training. The bill specifically targets the training provisions within existing school safety and security frameworks, though the exact nature of the amendments is not detailed in the available information.

Why is this important

School safety training directly affects how prepared administrators, staff, and potentially students are to respond to emergencies and security threats. Changes to training requirements can influence resource allocation, curriculum time, and the overall safety posture of Pennsylvania's public schools—affecting hundreds of thousands of students and educators.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and cost of training: Unclear whether expanded training creates unfunded mandates on school districts, potentially straining budgets already under pressure
  • Training content focus: Disagreement likely over whether training should emphasize prevention, emergency response, mental health intervention, or armed security measures
  • Implementation timeline: Questions about how quickly districts must comply and whether adequate training providers exist to meet demand statewide

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

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