Pennsylvania Act 2026-50 — PRIVATE LICENSED SCHOOLS ACT - PENALTIES

Act text

Session of 2026

No. 2026-50

SB 1294

AN ACT

Amending the act of December 15, 1986 (P.L.1585, No.174), entitled "An act defining and providing for the licensing and regulation of private schools; establishing the State Board of Private Licensed Schools; imposing penalties; and making repeals," further providing for penalties.

The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows:

Section 1. Section 15 of the act of December 15, 1986 (P.L.1585, No.174), known as the Private Licensed Schools Act, is amended by adding a subsection to read:

Section 15. Penalties.

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(b.1) Unlicensed commercial driving schools.--In addition to any other penalty provided in this act, the board may, by a majority vote of its statutorily authorized membership, levy a civil penalty of up to $25,000 on any person who provides entry level driver training as required by 49 CFR Pt. 380 Subpt. F (relating to entry-level driver training requirements on and after February 7, 2022) without being properly licensed under this act. A civil penalty may only be assessed once per violation. Prior to the collection of the penalty, the person shall have access to the hearing procedure provided in Title 2 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes.

Section 2. This act shall take effect immediately.

APPROVED--The 20th day of July, A.D. 2026.

JOSH SHAPIRO