Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session

Pennsylvania House Bill HB2375

Introduced
4/14/26  

Caption

In charter schools, further providing for definitions, for charter school requirements, for establishment of charter school, for causes for nonrenewal or termination, for powers and duties of department, for cyber charter school requirements and prohibitions and for establishment of cyber charter school; and, in the State Board of Education, further providing for powers and duties of the board.

Impact

The bill directly affects existing and future charter schools by mandating that any applications for new charter schools submitted to local boards must adhere to this regulation. Schools that adopt artificial intelligence models as part of their curriculum will face revocation or non-renewal of their charters, thereby ensuring compliance with the state's educational framework. This may also catalyze a broader discussion on the role of technology in education and the limits placed on its integration within public schooling systems.

Summary

House Bill 2375 amends the Public School Code of 1949, focusing on the operational standards and requirements for charter schools in Pennsylvania. A significant provision of this bill is its prohibition on charter and cyber charter schools from adopting instructional models that rely on artificial intelligence instead of professional educators for direct instruction. This prohibition is intended to uphold the traditional model of instruction and prioritize human interaction in the classroom setting.

Contention

While supporters view this bill as a necessary measure to safeguard quality education standards and enhance student-teacher interactions, critics argue it could stifle innovation in educational methodologies. The contention arises around whether restricting AI in classrooms is beneficial or detrimental to the evolving educational landscape. There are concerns that this law may inhibit potential advancements in personalized learning experiences achievable through technology, sparking debates between traditionalists and educational innovators.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

PA HB1372

In preliminary provisions, further providing for advertising and sponsorships; and, in charter scho ols, further providing for definitions, for charter school requirements, for powers of board of trustees, for facilities, for enrollment, for funding for charter schools, for funding for cyber charter schools, for powers and duties of department, for assessment and evaluation and for cyber charter school requirements and prohibitions, providing for fund balance limits and for educational management service providers, further providing for school district and intermediate unit responsibilities and for establishment of cyber charter school, providing for renewal of charters, for charter amendments and for causes for nonrenewal, revocation or termination and further providing for State Charter School Appeal Board review, for cyber charter school application, for enrollment and notification and for applicability of other provisions of this act and of other acts and regulations.

PA HB2358

In charter schools, further providing for funding for cyber charter schools.

PA HB1500

In preliminary provisions, providing for Cyber Charter School Funding and Policy Council and furthe r providing for advertising and sponsorships; in pupils and attendance, further providing for exceptional children and education and training; in charter schools, further providing for definitions, for funding for cyber charter schools, for powers and duties of department and for assessment and evaluation, providing for fund balance limits, further providing for cyber charter school requirements and prohibitions, providing for cyber charter school fund balance accountability, further providing for establishment of cyber charter school, for cyber charter school application, for enrollment and notification, for enrollee wellness checks and for applicability of other provisions of this act and of other acts and regulations and providing for cyber charter school moratorium; and, in reimbursements by Commonwealth and between school districts, further providing for extraordinary special education program expenses.

PA SB799

In charter schools, further providing for funding for charter schools.

PA HB233

In charter schools, further providing for powers of board of trustees.

PA HB2424

In charter schools, further providing for funding for charter schools.

PA SB934

In cyber charter schools, further providing for enrollment and notification.

PA HB2197

In pupils and attendance, further providing for attendance policy at charter, regional charter and cyber charter schools.

PA HB338

In pupils and attendance, further providing for attendance policy at charter, regional charter and cyber charter schools.

PA HB688

In charter schools, providing for cyber charter school moratorium.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.