An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in career and technical education, providing for governance of schools and institutes.

HB 2157 requires career and technical education schools in Pennsylvania to transfer governance to a new board within three years of the law's effective date. These boards, composed of at least five members approved by the Department of Education, must include representation from local workforce sectors, school staff, and parents, while excluding school board members, teachers' unions, district employees, and public officials. The Department must establish a public approval process with 60-day timelines, public hearings, and clear qualifications for board members. The governance boards will hold full operational authority over these schools and must comply with Pennsylvania's open meetings and right-to-know laws.