Issue: Cyber-Charter Schools

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Cyber-Charter Schools and House Bill 446

Resources and links to information on HB 446

  • House Bill 446 text
  • Payment Estimates PDE estimated savings
    PDE spreadsheet estimates districts’ savings under HB 446 for the 2008-09 fiscal year (based on 2006-07 enrollments). The statewide per-student rate for a non-special education student is $7,020; the per-student rate for a special education student is $11,690. If a district's non-special education and special education rate is less than these figures using the current cyber-charter school payment formula, districts are able to use the lesser payment. (See page 1 of the bill summary for details.)

  • Cyber-charter schools: Issue briefing Cyber-school issue brief
    A short summary of the issues surrounding cyber-charter schools in Pennsylvania.

  • Sample Collateral Materials (login required)
    The collateral materials provided here are for member district to customize for their use in support of HB 446. Materials Include a sample resolution, press release, op-eds, letter, talking points and facts on HB 446.