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HB 1002

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in student supports, providing for parental notification of certain incidents required.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz and 16 co-sponsors

Pennsylvania bill requires schools to notify parents of specified student incidents, balancing family transparency with administrative implementation concerns.

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Bill Summary · HB 1002

Legislative bill overview

HB 1002 amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code of 1949 to expand parental notification requirements for certain incidents involving students. The bill specifies which school incidents must trigger communication to parents and establishes parameters for when and how schools must inform families. The exact scope of "certain incidents" would depend on the bill's specific language detailing what qualifies.

Why is this important

Parental notification requirements directly affect family engagement in school safety and student welfare. Clear notification standards can help parents monitor their children's school experiences and address behavioral or safety concerns early, while also creating transparency between schools and families. Conversely, overly broad notification requirements could overwhelm parents with minor incidents or create administrative burdens for schools.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition scope: Disagreement over which incidents warrant notification (discipline issues, mental health concerns, bullying, etc.) and whether thresholds are appropriately calibrated
  • Timing and method: Disputes about how quickly schools must notify parents and whether email, phone calls, or other methods adequately reach all families
  • Student privacy vs. transparency: Tension between parents' right to information and student confidentiality, particularly for older students or sensitive matters like mental health or gender identity

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

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