This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to enhance the enrollment process for children of military families in Pennsylvania. It requires school districts to develop or revise policies that allow children whose parents or legal guardians are active duty military members to enroll in schools prior to establishing residency, provided they submit official military orders and proof of intent to move. Additionally, parents or guardians must confirm their residency within 45 days of the arrival date specified in the military orders.
The bill also introduces provisions regarding the transfer of academic credits for secondary school students. It mandates that receiving school districts accept the grade points associated with credits transferred from the sending school, which will be included in the calculation of the student's cumulative grade point average. The bill defines key terms such as "receiving school district," "secondary school," and "sending school entity" to clarify the enrollment and credit transfer process for military children. The act is set to take effect in 60 days.