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HB 2167

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, making editorial changes to delete references to "approved private school" for the purpose of adding references to "approved special education school."

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

Pennsylvania updates Public School Code terminology, replacing "approved private school" references with "approved special education school" for regulatory clarity.

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Bill Summary · HB 2167

Legislative bill overview

HB 2167 updates Pennsylvania's 1949 Public School Code by replacing outdated terminology that references "approved private schools" with "approved special education schools." This is a technical, non-substantive amendment that modernizes language in the state's foundational education statute to reflect current terminology and educational structures.

Why is this important

Educational code terminology directly affects how regulations are interpreted and implemented by school districts and state agencies. Updating outdated language ensures that current special education policies are clearly referenced in the statutory framework and reduces confusion about which schools and programs fall under specific regulatory requirements.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of change: Opponents might question whether the terminology shift accurately captures all the schools previously covered under "approved private school" language, or if it narrows the definition.
  • Implementation details: The bill doesn't specify which existing regulations will be modified, leaving uncertainty about the full extent of changes needed across state education code.
  • Timing and coordination: Questions may arise about whether this change is coordinated with other regulatory updates or if it should be part of a more comprehensive code modernization effort.

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

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