When the clock strikes midnight tonight, several new laws will take effect governing Pennsylvania's public schools. The General Assembly passed the laws, contained in House Bill 456, during the final hours before its summer recess on June 17 at the same time that it was rejecting the latest proposal for school vouchers. The Good News Read to Succeed.
Next year is the beginning of a proposed four-year effort.
The law requires the use of practices that have a proven track record of success, and it attends to children who have the greatest need for extra help. Office of Safe Schools . Special Education . The department also is required to examine how these school districts determine which students need special education. The department is required to report the results of its study at the same time the governor presents his budget proposal next year.