The School-Based Youth Court Pilot Program Act establishes a framework for implementing youth courts in schools across Pennsylvania as a restorative justice approach to handling student misconduct. The program aims to operate for three full school years, beginning six months after the act's effective date. It includes the creation of the Youth Court Program Account, which will receive a transfer of $9,500,000 from the General Fund to support the development of these youth courts through grants. The Department of Education is tasked with establishing guidelines and procedures for the program, including referral processes for school disciplinary cases and training for youth court members.

The act outlines the structure and operation of youth courts, which will consist of a judge and a peer tribunal or jury made up of eligible youth. It emphasizes the importance of restorative sanctions and requires that youth court members receive training from qualified individuals. Additionally, the act mandates the collection of data on the program's effectiveness, including the number of cases referred to youth courts and the outcomes of those cases. Annual reports will be submitted by both grantees and the Department of Education to assess the program's impact and progress.