Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Section 2.1 - Statutory referencesThe Public School Code (24 P.S. §§ 1-101-27-2702) carries numerous provisions for school district organization and changes in school district boundaries as follows:
(1) In annexation for school purposes, the Board's responsibilities are found in provisions of Article II, sections 226-229 (24 P.S. §§ 2-226-2-229) and 271-277 (24 P.S. §§ 2-271-2-277).(2) School district reorganization authority, as it applies to joint schools, is found in Article XVII of the Public School Code. Section 224 (24 P.S. §§ 2-224) specifically deals with State Board approval of further reorganization of administrative units or school districts, or both, reorganized under Act 299 of 1963 (24 P.S. §§ 2-290-2-298) and Act 150 of 1968 (24 P.S. §§ 2-2400-2-2400.10).(3) To make minor changes in school district boundaries without disturbing municipal boundaries, section 242.1 (24 P.S. § 2-242.1) applies and provides for Board approval.