PRINTER'S NO. 863
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No.
887
Session of
2023
INTRODUCED BY GROVE, ORTITAY, MOUL AND ROWE, APRIL 10, 2023
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, APRIL 10, 2023
AN ACT
Amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), entitled "An
act relating to the public school system, including certain
provisions applicable as well to private and parochial
schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the
laws relating thereto," in professional employees relating to
revised rating system, further providing for definitions; and
providing for Student-Centered Assessment Pilot Program.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. The definition of "assessment" in section 1138.1
of the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the
Public School Code of 1949, is amended and the section is
amended by adding a definition to read:
Section 1138.1. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this subarticle
shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Assessment." The Pennsylvania System of School Assessment
test, including blended adaptive assessments, the Keystone Exams
or another test established by the State Board of Education or
approved by an act of the General Assembly to meet the
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