Pennsylvania 2023-2024 Regular Session

Pennsylvania House Bill HB1587

Introduced
7/25/23  

Caption

In high schools, providing for transition coordinators in senior high schools.

Impact

The introduction of transition coordinators in senior high schools is expected to have a positive impact on educational outcomes and student preparedness for life after high school. By focusing on individual needs and offering tailored support, these coordinators aim to improve students' success rates in higher education and employment. This bill could lead to more students feeling equipped to make informed decisions about their futures, thereby potentially reducing dropout rates and increasing graduation rates overall. Additionally, it may align high school curriculum with career readiness standards, emphasizing practical skills alongside academic achievements.

Summary

House Bill 1587 aims to enhance educational support within high schools by introducing transition coordinators specifically for senior high school students. The bill recognizes the critical phase of transition from high school to post-secondary education or the workforce, and its goal is to provide students with dedicated resources to help them navigate this pivotal stage in their lives. Transition coordinators would play a crucial role in ensuring that students have access to necessary information, guidance, and services that aid in their transition to adulthood, including applying for colleges, obtaining vocational training, or entering the labor market.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding HB 1587 appears to be largely positive among educators, parents, and advocacy groups who recognize the importance of providing support during the critical transition years of high school. Supporters argue that dedicated transition coordinators will address the gaps currently faced by many students who lack personalized guidance during this time. However, there may also be concerns regarding the implementation of such positions, including funding and training for coordinators, which could lead to discussions about resource allocation within schools.

Contention

While HB 1587 presents an important step towards supporting high school students, there may be contention regarding how schools will implement the program effectively. Questions surrounding the funding mechanism for transition coordinators, accountability in the performance of these roles, and how schools will ensure equitable access to transition services across different districts could arise during legislative discussions. Ensuring that all high school students, regardless of their socioeconomic background, have access to transition support will be a critical aspect of the bill's success.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

PA HB892

In high schools, providing for transition coordinators in senior high schools.

PA SB1248

Providing for institutions of higher education.

PA HB1720

In high schools, further providing for assessment of civic knowledge.

PA SB750

In high schools, providing for Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

PA SB1150

In the State System of Higher Education, further providing for definitions and providing for Grow Pennsylvania Merit Scholarship Program; providing for institutions of higher education, for Grow Pennsylvania Scholarship Grant Program and for intercollegiate athletics; in ready-to-succeed scholarship, further providing for agency; and making a repeal.

PA HB1373

In high schools, further providing for assessment of civic knowledge.

PA HB2398

In transfers of credits between institutions of higher education, further providing for definitions and for duties of public institutions of higher education, providing for guaranteed admission, for reports to General Assembly and for dispute resolution and further providing for Transfer and Articulation Oversight Committee, for duties of department and for applicability; in higher education accountability and transparency, further providing for definitions and providing for student fee transparency; and providing for institutions of higher education and Dual Credit Innovation and Equity Grant Program.

PA HB1826

In terms and courses of study, further providing for subjects of instruction and flag code and providing for voting rights instruction; and, in high schools, further providing for assessment of civic knowledge and providing for voter registration efforts.

PA SB700

In preliminary provisions, providing for advertising and sponsorships; in intermediate units, further providing for school safety and security enhancements; in professional employees, further providing for qualifications; in certification of teachers, further providing for State certificates, for career and technical instruction and for baccalaureate certification basic skills assessment; in Educator Pipeline Support Grant Program, further providing for definitions, for program establishment and duties of agency, for eligibility and for report; in school safety and security, further providing for School Safety and Security Grant Program, for school safety and security coordinator, for Targeted School Safety Grants for Nonpublic Schools and School Entities Program and for school safety and security training and providing for school safety and mental health grants for 2024-2025 school year; in school security, further providing for duties of commission, providing for school security personnel and establishing School Security Personnel Fund; in school security, further providing for duties of commission and providing for school security personnel and for School Security Personnel Fund; in school health services, further providing for vision screening and examinations; in Drug and Alcohol Recovery High School Program, further providing for establishment and payment of tuition; in administrative partnerships between school entities, further providing for legislative intent and for definitions, providing for instructional programming partnerships authorized, for school district feasibility study and for construction and further providing for establishment, for application, for grant awards, for technical assistance, for reports by school entities and for reports by department; in talent recruitment, further providing for Talent Recruitment Account; in charter schools, further providing for definitions, for charter school requirements, for powers of board of trustees, for facilities and for funding for charter schools, providing for funding for cyber charter schools, further providing for enrollment and notification and providing for enrollee wellness checks and for applicability of other provisions of this act and of other acts and regulations; in disability inclusive curriculum, further providing for department responsibilities; in Schools-to-Work-Program, repealing provisions relating to expiration; in community colleges, further providing for financial program and reimbursement of payments; in educational tax credits, further providing for definitions, for qualification and application by organizations, for tax credits and for limitations, repealing provisions relating to opportunity scholarships and providing for economically disadvantaged school scholarships; in course materials at institutions of higher education, repealing provisions relating to College Textbook Policies Advisory Committee; in sexual violence, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking education, prevention and response at institutions of higher education and private licensed schools, further providing for memorandum of understanding; in miscellaneous provisions relating to institutions of higher education, repealing provisions relating to Public Higher Education Funding Commission; in funding for public libraries, providing for State aid for fiscal year 2024-2025; in reimbursements by Commonwealth and between school districts, further providing for payments on account of pupils enrolled in career and technical curriculums and for student-weighted basic education funding, providing for student-weighted basic education funding beginning with 2023-2024 school year, further providing for State reimbursement for health services, for payments to intermediate units, for assistance to school districts declared to be in financial recovery status or identified for financial watch status and for Commonwealth reimbursements for charter schools and cyber charter schools, repealing provisions relating to administrative and instructional consolidation incentives and further providing for Ready-to-Learn Block Grant; in State Board of Education, further providing for powers and duties of the board; in construction and renovation of buildings by school entities, further providing for applicability; in School Environmental Repairs Program, further providing for School Environmental Repairs Program Restricted Account and for School Environmental Repairs Program; and making editorial changes.

PA SB310

In high schools, providing for Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Similar Bills

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