The bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 by adding a new article, ARTICLE XXVI-M, which focuses on capital investment needs for school entities in Pennsylvania. It establishes definitions for key terms such as "COVID-19," "Department," and "School entity." The Department of Education is tasked with conducting a one-time survey of each school entity to assess their current capital investment needs, which includes evaluating physical, digital, sanitary, and curricular infrastructure. The survey will also inventory any delayed or deferred capital projects and will be based on information provided by the school entities.

Additionally, the bill outlines reporting requirements for school entities, mandating them to provide detailed reports to the Department that include infrastructure costs, sanitation measures, and equipment needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Department will then consolidate these survey results and report to the General Assembly on the overall capital investment needs of school entities, including costs incurred and predicted through the 2027-2028 school year. To facilitate the implementation of this article, the Department is authorized to promulgate temporary regulations that will expire two years after publication. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 747 (Feb 25, 2025): P.L.30, No.14
Printer's No. 0747: P.L.30, No.14