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District reviews state code changes: structured‑literacy timeline, Safe2Say updates, FAFSA requirement and Act 44 notification rule
Summary
Superintendent and assistant superintendent outlined highlights from the Pennsylvania fiscal code and Public School Code changes, including structured‑literacy reporting, Safe2Say timelines, new FAFSA expectations for high schoolers and Act 44 (effective Jan. 5, 2026) widening weapon‑reporting obligations to stakeholders.
Dr. Woods briefed the board on key provisions in the Pennsylvania fiscal code and amendments to the Public School Code that affect district operations. He said the highlights included instructional‑certificate changes effective after July 1, 2028; cyber charter and truancy reforms intended to limit transfers of habitually truant students; structured‑literacy deadlines; and a requirement for schools to report certain incidents and follow‑up dispositions.
The presentation cited audit numbers and methodology from the communications audit earlier in…
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