Pennsylvania 2023-2024 Regular Session

Pennsylvania House Bill HB1540

Introduced
6/28/23  
Refer
6/28/23  
Refer
10/3/23  
Report Pass
10/4/23  
Engrossed
10/4/23  
Refer
10/13/23  
Refer
11/14/23  
Report Pass
7/8/24  
Refer
7/11/24  
Report Pass
7/11/24  
Enrolled
7/12/24  
Chaptered
7/17/24  

Caption

In terms and courses of study, further providing for Commission for Agricultural Education Excellence.

Impact

The passage of HB 1540 is expected to strengthen agricultural education by ensuring that diverse stakeholders, including farmers, agricultural marketing representatives, and educators, have a voice in shaping policies and programs at the state level. This is aimed at enhancing the quality and efficiency of agricultural education within public schools, ultimately benefiting students and related industries. Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the importance of technical training and education in meeting the workforce needs of the agricultural sector.

Summary

House Bill 1540 seeks to amend Pennsylvania's Public School Code of 1949 by enhancing the structure and functions of the Commission for Agricultural Education Excellence. The bill proposes changes to the composition of the commission to better represent the agricultural education community in the state. It includes appointing members from various sectors including agriculture, education, and the business community, with a focus on promoting agricultural education and workforce development in Pennsylvania.

Sentiment

General sentiment around HB 1540 appears to be supportive, particularly among those involved in agricultural education and related fields. Advocates argue that better representation on the commission will lead to more tailored and effective educational programs that align closely with industry needs. However, there may be concerns among some educational stakeholders regarding the balance of power in decision-making within the commission.

Contention

Notable points of contention concern the selection process for commission members and how those selections may influence educational priorities. Some stakeholders may perceive the bill as potentially favoring agriculture-related interests at the expense of broader educational mandates. Ensuring a balanced representation that can address diverse educational needs will be critical in how the bill is implemented and perceived by the broader educational community.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

PA HB1909

Agricultural Education Excellence, Virginia Commission for; established, report, sunset.

PA SB454

In terms and courses of study, further providing for physical education.

PA SB589

In terms and courses of study, further providing for physical education.

PA HB681

In school health services, further providing for health services, for reports and for interagency coordinating council for child health, nutrition and physical education; and, in terms and courses of study, further providing for

PA SB293

In terms and courses of study, providing for consent education.

PA HB1374

In terms and courses of study, providing for books and other educational resource materials.

PA HB1054

In terms and courses of study, further providing for Holocaust, genocide and human rights violations instruction.

PA HB896

In the State Board of Education, further providing for membership.

PA SB843

In preliminary provisions, further providing for Special Education Funding Commission, for Basic Education Funding Commission and for Commission on Education and Economic Competitiveness and providing for public job posting database, for instructional vacancy data and for data transparency; providing for Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact; in drug and alcohol recovery high school program, further providing for scope of program and selection of students, providing for enrollment of students and further providing for academic programs; in terms and courses of study, further providing for Economic Education and Personal Financial Literacy Programs; in early learning programs, providing for quarterly reporting; in high schools, further providing for attendance in other districts; in educational tax credits, further providing for definitions; in credit card marketing, further providing for regulation of on-campus credit card marketing; in reimbursements by Commonwealth and between school districts, further providing for assistance to school districts declared to be in financial recovery status or identified for financial watch status; and abrogating regulations.

PA HB1848

In terms and courses of study, further providing for dates and times of school terms and sessions and commencement.

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