Pennsylvania Senate Bill No. 84 passed this week, eliminating the law that penalizes public school teachers for wearing religious garb while in the performance of their duties. Below is a look at what led to the amendment and how this change may impact your school. Amendment of the Public School Code Pennsylvania Senate Bill No. 84 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to repeal the provision … [Read more...] about SB 84 Means An Impactful Change for School Districts and Their Employees
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Omnibus Bill Clarifies Transportation Subsidies, Non-Public Transportation and More
On November 25, 2020, Governor Tom Wolf signed into law Senate Bill 1216, now Act 136. Act 136 amends the Public-School Code, including provisions related to the COVID-19 pandemic and amendments regarding Keystone exams, teacher preparation programs, emergency substitute permits, NIMS/NOCTI Exams, educator evaluations, paraprofessional staff development, 2020-21 testing waivers, non-public … [Read more...] about Omnibus Bill Clarifies Transportation Subsidies, Non-Public Transportation and More