This bill modifies Pennsylvania's Public School Code to clarify who must prove their case during special education disputes. Specifically, it states that school districts generally bear the burden of proof in due process hearings involving exceptional children, unless the parents unilaterally chose a private school placement, in which case the parents must provide the proof. The law applies to situations concerning a child's identification, evaluation, classification, placement, or disciplinary actions. The changes are designed to streamline legal procedures by explicitly defining these responsibilities rather than leaving them open to interpretation.
This bill is a commemorative resolution that formally honors the Minster High School girls' 4x800-meter relay team for winning the 2026 Division V State Championship. The text specifically names the four athletes - Sophia Dirksen, Brynn Bornhorst, Joanna Topp, and Claire Bohman - and acknowledges their coach, Jessie Magoto, for their teamwork and performance. It directs the Clerk of the House to send an official copy of the resolution to the school as a gesture of recognition.
To amend sections 3313.669, 3314.03, 3326.11, and 5502.263 and to enact section 5502.264 of the Revised Code regarding threat assessment teams and model behavioral threat assessment plans and to make an appropriation.
To amend sections 5747.98 and 5751.98 and to enact sections 5747.053 and 5751.55 of the Revised Code to authorize a refundable tax credit for compensation paid to skilled trades instructors.
This bill formally recognizes the Copley-Fairlawn Middle School Quiz Bowl team as the 2026 Ohio State Champion in the National Academic Quiz Tournaments. It specifically honors the student competitors and their coaches for their academic achievements and dedication to the sport. The legislation directs the House Clerk to send an official copy of the resolution to the school team as a tribute to their success.
This bill requires Medicaid to cover applied behavior analysis therapy provided during school hours for students in grades kindergarten through twelfth who have an autism spectrum disorder. The therapy must be delivered in public or non-public schools, and the specific definitions for the treatment and therapy will follow existing state insurance law. By adding this coverage to Medicaid, the legislation ensures that eligible students can access this support within their educational setting without additional out-of-pocket costs. The changes will take effect approximately 90 days after the bill is signed into law.
Directs the commissioner of education to appoint a monitor for the Buffalo city school district; establishes the powers and duties of such monitor and certain other officers.
Directs the commissioner of taxation and finance to help entities to elect to participate in the federal tax credit for elementary and secondary scholarships known as the Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025.
Requires the refund of certain excess school taxes collected by school districts located within Rockland County resulting from erroneous tax levy increases for the 2024--2025 school tax levy.
This bill authorizes the Dormitory Authority to provide financing to the Abraham Joshua Heschel School. The legislation achieves this by amending the Public Authorities Law to explicitly list the school as an eligible recipient of such funding. Once passed, the change takes effect immediately, allowing the school to access financial resources for its operations or development.
