PRINTER'S NO. 2058
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No.
1727
Session of
2023
INTRODUCED BY SCIALABBA, M. MACKENZIE, R. MACKENZIE, HAMM,
LEADBETER, ROWE, MARCELL, BERNSTINE, STAMBAUGH, ECKER, GILLEN
AND KEEFER, SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, SEPTEMBER 29, 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 duties and powers of boards of
school directors, providing for parental notification and
permission for participation in clubs and organizations.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. The act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known
as the Public School Code of 1949, is amended by adding a
section to read:
Section 511.1. Parental Notification and Permission for
Participation in Clubs and Organizations.-- (a) In addition to
the requirements of section 511, the governing board of a school
entity shall include in the student code of conduct adopted in
accordance with 22 Pa. Code § 12.3 (relating to school rules)
information regarding school clubs and organizations as
described under subsection (b). The information shall also be
provided to parents or legal guardians in a manner that is most
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