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House of Representatives
Session of 2023 - 2024 Regular Session

MEMORANDUM

Posted: October 23, 2023 01:59 PM
From: Representative Frank Burns
To: All House members
Subject: Parent Involvement in Schools
 
Currently, there are no state laws that require school districts to have a parental involvement program or policy. According to the U.S. Department of Education, students who have parents that are actively involved in their education have better test scores, better grades, and improved long-term academic achievement. Parental involvement is also positively associated with higher attendance rates and lower suspension rates.

That is why I intend to introduce legislation which amends the Public School Code to require all school districts establish a Parent Involvement Program, Parent Involvement Policy, and Parent Involvement Committee. In doing so, we can ensure that Pennsylvania families are getting the most out of their children’s education.

I hope that you will join me in co-sponsoring this important legislation to help enrich the lives of the children in our Commonwealth.