An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in duties and powers of boards of school directors, further providing for publication of rules, regulations and policies; and, in pupils and attendance, further providing for home education program.
SB 1340 amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code to require school districts to publish rules on their websites regarding home school students' participation in extracurricular activities, such as JROTC. It also mandates that school districts ensure JROTC programs are open to home school students who meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, the bill requires military families providing home instruction to notify their local school district within 30 days of starting.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced May 20, 2026
Last action May 20, 2026
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May 20, 2026
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Referred to Education
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1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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