Pennsylvania HB 2527: An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in county boards of elections, further providing for powers and duties of county boards.

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PRINTER'S NO. 3426
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No. 2527
Session of
2026
INTRODUCED BY FLEMING, CEPHAS, GIRAL, GUZMAN, HILL-EVANS,
HOWARD, WAXMAN, BURGOS, PROBST, SANCHEZ, HANBIDGE, STEELE,
INGLIS, SHUSTERMAN, PARKER, PASHINSKI, BOYD, D. WILLIAMS AND
CEPEDA-FREYTIZ, MAY 20, 2026
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CHILDREN AND YOUTH, MAY 21, 2026
AN ACT
Amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), entitled "An
act relating to the public school system, including certain
provisions applicable as well to private and parochial
schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the
laws relating thereto," in early learning programs, further
providing for definitions.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. The definition of "eligible student" in section
1511-D of the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as
the Public School Code of 1949, is amended to read:
Section 1511-D. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this subarticle
shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise:
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"Eligible student." A child who [is at least three years of
age and is younger than the entry age of kindergarten in the
school district of residence.] meets all of the following
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requirements:
(1) Is at least three years of age and is younger than
the entry age of kindergarten in the school district of
residence.
(2) Resides in a household with an annual household
income that is not greater than 400% of the Federal poverty
level.
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Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days.
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