24 Pa. Stat. § 25-2502-A

Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-92

Section 25-2502-A - Purpose

The purpose of this article is to put in place an assessment system aimed at improving school district management practices and use of resources, as well as to identify potential cost savings, by providing for the establishment of a series of best practices covering a broad range of school district educational and operational programs and services as standards for a periodic financial management practices review of school districts in this Commonwealth. The reviews are intended to:

(1) Increase public confidence in and support for school districts that demonstrate efficient use of taxpayer resources.

(2) Encourage cost savings.

(3) Link financial planning and budgeting to district priorities, including student performance.

(4) Improve school district management and use of resources.

24 P.S. § 25-2502-A

1949, March 10, P.L. 30, No. 14, art. XXV-A, § 2502-A, added 2003, Dec. 23, P.L. 304, No. 48, § 36, imd. effective.