SB 934 Pennsylvania Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in cyber charter schools, further providing for enrollment and notification.

SB 934 requires cyber charter schools and parents to notify a student's school district of residence within 10 days of enrollment and provide proof of residency by November 1 and March 1 each school year using a standardized form. If a school district disputes residency, the department must review the case within 15 days, and cyber charter schools must return funds to the district if a student is confirmed not to reside there. Homeless students are exempt from providing home address information under federal guidelines. This bill directly affects cyber charter schools, parents, and school districts in Pennsylvania by clarifying enrollment rules and dispute resolution processes.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jul 8, 2025 Last action Jul 17, 2025
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MODERATE
This bill update adds new requirements for cyber charter schools to investigate and report nonresidency concerns from employees, establishes a 15-day timeline for department determinations on residency disputes, clarifies that notification forms can be electronic, and adds protections for employees who report nonresidency concerns. The changes strengthen oversight of student residency verification while protecting whistleblowing employees.
Scope change
Expanded applicability to include new employee reporting mechanisms and clarified department review timelines for residency disputes
REQUIREMENT

Added new subsection requiring cyber charter school employees to report nonresidency concerns with whistleblower protections

Updated notification form requirements to allow electronic submission

Added requirement for cyber charter schools to investigate employee reports of nonresidency and report findings to department and alleged district within 15 days

TIMELINE

Changed department review timeline from unspecified to 15 days maximum for residency dispute determinations

ELIGIBILITY

Added exception for homeless students who cannot be required to submit home address information

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Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Jul 17, 2025
Committee
Re-referred to Appropriations
upper
Jul 16, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported as amended
upper
Jul 8, 2025
Committee
Referred to Education
upper
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors

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