Important Policies

Series 200: Ethical Policies

202 Code of Ethics Policy

1. Purpose

The maintenance of extremely high standards of honesty, integrity, impartiality, and conduct is essential to the mission of the Environmental Charter School and to ensure the retention of trust of the ECS Community and the public.  ECS thus requires its Trustees, Officers and Employees to avoid possible misconduct and apparent and real conflicts of interest. 

2. Policy

Aware of the importance of maintaining the respect and confidence of students, parents, and the wider community, the Trustees, Officers, and Employees must display the highest degree of ethical conduct in their professional conduct, including:

• Maintaining the highest level of honesty, 
• Refrain from acting on biases, 
• Refraining from malice, and 
• Refraining from harassment or discrimination.

Trustees, Officers, and Employees are expected to exercise reasonable judgment in the discharge of their responsibilities, including those where there are no applicable legal principles or ECS Policies, or where applicable laws and principles are unclear or in conflict.

Regulatory Compliance 

ECS strives to comply with all governing federal, state and local laws. Trustees, Officers and Employees must immediately report violations or suspected violations of laws or regulations to their supervisor, the leadership team, the Board or any applicable agency. The Environmental Charter School ECS is committed to providing Employees the information and training they need to comply fully with all applicable laws and regulations. 

Conflicts

Trustees, Officers, and Employees shall avoid and disclose real and potential conflicts of interest as set forth in detail in the ECS Conflicts of Interest Policy. A conflict exists whenever a trustee, officer or employee has an outside interest, direct or indirect, which conflicts with the individual's duty to ECS or adversely affects the individual's judgment in the discharge of their duties with the ECS. The appearance of a conflict of interest may be just as damaging to the reputation of the ECS as a real conflict.

Business Records and Information 

Trustees, Officers and Employees of the Environmental Charter School are individually and collectively responsible for the integrity and accuracy of all documents generated and maintained in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and ECS Policies. Such records shall not be altered, destroyed  or falsified . 

ECS may market and advertise its programs and activities and pledges to be truthful doing so. 

Trustees, Officers, and Employees of the must maintain confidentiality of information obtained through Board service or employment.  Trustees, Officers, and Employees may not use the name, logo, or other intellectual property of ECS to promote their political, investment, or retail purchasing activities. When Trustees, Officers and Employees represent themselves publicly as being affiliated with ECS, including through social media, they must do so in a professional and accurate manner, complying with all applicable Policies. 

Administration

The Board delegates to the CEO the responsibility for the administration of this Policy.  All Trustees, Officers and Employees of the must be familiar with this Code of Ethics and abide by the letter and spirit of its provisions at all times.

3. Legal Authority

Pennsylvania Public School Code of 1949, 24 P.S. § 1-101, et seq. (the “Public School Code”)

Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators, 22 Pa. Code § 235.1 et seq.

Model Code of Ethics for Educators (the “MCEE”), adopted by Pennsylvania at 22 Pa. Code § 238.1

4. Last Revised 

December 18, 2024

Series: 200 Ethics Policies

206 Civility Policy
 

1. Purpose 

The Environmental Charter School (“ECS” or “Environmental Charter School”) seeks to maintain an environment supportive of learning and free of disruptive conduct. This policy promotes, mutual respect, civility and orderly conduct among ECS employees, parents/guardians, students and others.Nothing in this policy shall be construed to limit, restrict, or otherwise infringe upon any rights to engage in protected speech or expression It is not the Environmental Charter

School’s intent to deprive any person of his or her right to freedom of expression.
 

2. Policy

ECS employees and representatives should treat parents/guardians

and other members of the public with civility, courtesy and respect.

Parents/guardians and other members of the public should treat staff

and students and each other with civility, courtesy and respect.

The Environmental Charter School defines unacceptable or disruptive behavior as any conduct that disrupts or interferes with the discipline, good order, lawful conduct or administration of any school class or activity of the school. 

Unacceptable conduct includes but is not limited to:

• Disruption of or threats to disrupt school classrooms, activities, and/or operations;
• Threats to the health and safety of students, school employees or visitors;
• Battery or assault upon students, school employees or other persons;
• Using obscenities or speaking in a demanding, loud, insulting and/or demeaning manner; and/or
• Unauthorized entry onto school grounds.

The Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) or designee shall establish any necessary procedures for receiving complaints of alleged violations of this policy.

This policy applies to any conduct by trustees, employees, parents/guardians and other community members on school property, at school-sponsored events, including sporting events and performances or which may impact the

work or educational environment at ECS. This also includes electronic communications such as through social media channels. Any employee who observes, is told of, or is the target of conduct that is in violation of this policy shall address the conduct according to procedures established by the CEO. 

3. Legal Authority

Various

4. Last Revised

February 19, 2025

Series: 200 Ethics Policies

224 Anti-Bullying Policy 

1. Purpose

The Environmental Charter School (“ECS” or the “School”) adopts this policy as part of its effort to provide at all times a safe school environment.

2. Policy

Bullying, like other disruptive or violent behaviors that disrupt both a student's ability to learn and a school's ability to educate its students in a safe environment, is prohibited at ECS. Because students learn by example, ECS administrators, faculty, staff and volunteers are directed to demonstrate appropriate behavior, to treat others with civility and respect, and to refuse to tolerate bullying.

"Bullying" [Bullying] is defined as an intentional electronic, written, verbal or physical act, or a series of acts:

1. directed at another student, students or employees, who have difficulty defending themselves;

2. which occur in a "school setting" or outside of school and materially and substantially interfere with the educational process or program at the School such as to create a sufficient nexus with the School, as allowed by law;

3. that are severe, persistent, pervasive, purposeful and involve an imbalance of power; and

4. that have the effect of doing any of the following:

a. substantially interfering with a student's education;

b. creating a threatening environment; or

c. substantially disrupting the orderly operation of ECS.

A "school setting" [school setting] shall mean in ECS, on ECS grounds, on ECS property, in ECS vehicles, at designated bus stops or at any activity sponsored, supervised or sanctioned by ECS, and any time spent necessarily traveling to and from these locations. Additionally, any student whose out of school conduct materially and substantially interferes with the educational process in ECS is also subject to this policy.  

Bullying shall also include any hazing which is defined as putting a student in any situation which recklessly endangers the safety and/or well being of a student for purposes of initiation or affiliation with an organized group [Hazing].

Bullying also includes cyber-bullying which is any form of verbal or psychological bullying that may occur on the Internet through social media [Cyber-Bullying]. Cyber-bullying includes, but is not limited to, the following misuses of technology: harassing, teasing, intimidating, threatening, or terrorizing another student, teacher, or employee of ECS by sending or posting inappropriate or derogatory email messages, instant messages, text messages, digital pictures or images, or website postings including any social networking accounts, for example, blogs. 

Students shall conduct themselves in a manner in keeping with their levels of development, maturity, and demonstrated capabilities with a proper regard for the rights and welfare of other students, employees, volunteers, and vendors. ECS believes that standards for student behavior must be set cooperatively through interaction among the students, parents and guardians, employees, and community members of the School, producing an atmosphere that encourages students to grow in self-discipline. The development of this atmosphere requires respect for self and others, as well as for ECS and community property on the part of students, employees and community members.

Since bystander support of bullying can bolster these behaviors, the School prohibits both active and passive support for acts of bullying. The staff should encourage all students to intervene where possible when they see these acts and to report them to the applicable building Principal.

Consequences and appropriate remedial actions for a student or employee who commits one or more acts of bullying may range from positive behavioral interventions up to and including in School or out of School suspension, or expulsion or other disciplinary removal from the School, in the case of a student, or suspension or termination in the case of an employee, as set forth in ECS's approved Student Handbook or Employee Handbook

Consequences for a student who commits an act of bullying shall be unique to the individual incident and will vary in method and severity according to the nature of the behavior, the developmental age of the student, and the student's history of problem behaviors and performance, and must be consistent with the ECS’s approved code of student conduct. Restorative measures shall be designed to correct the problem behavior, prevent another occurrence of the behavior, and protect the victim of the act. The Board requires the Principal and/or his/her designee at ECS to be responsible for receiving complaints alleging violations of this policy. All ECS employees are required to report alleged violations of this policy to the Principal. All other members of the ECS community, including students, parents, volunteers, and visitors, are encouraged to report any act that may be a violation of this policy. Reports may be made anonymously, but formal disciplinary action may not be based solely on the basis of an anonymous report.

The Principal and/or his/her designee shall determine whether an alleged act constitutes a violation of this policy. In so doing, the Principal and/or his/her designee shall conduct a prompt, thorough, and complete investigation of each alleged incident. ECS prohibits reprisal or retaliation against any person who reports an act of bullying. The consequences and appropriate remedial action for a person who engages in reprisal or retaliation shall be determined by the administrator after consideration of the nature, severity, and circumstances of the act.

ECS prohibits any person from falsely accusing another of bullying. The consequences and appropriate remedial action for a student found to have falsely accused another of bullying may range from positive behavioral interventions up to and including suspension or expulsion. Consequences and appropriate remedial action for an ECS employee found to have falsely accused another of bullying shall be disciplined in accordance with ECS policies, procedures, and agreements.

Each year, ECS will disseminate this policy to all staff, students, and parents, along with a statement explaining that it applies to all applicable acts of bullying that occur in ECS, on ECS grounds, on ECS property, in ECS vehicles, at designated bus stops or at any activity sponsored, supervised or sanctioned by ECS, and any time spent necessarily traveling to and from these locations. Additionally, any student's out of School conduct that materially and substantially interferes with the educational process at ECS is also subject to this policy.

3. Legal Authority

Public School Code, Charter School Law, Title 22 of Chapter 12 of the Pennsylvania Code, Chapter 711 of Title  22 of the Pennsylvania Code, Chapter 15 of Title 22 of the Pennsylvania Code 

Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA 2004) 

4. Last Revised

March 19, 2025

 

Series 200: Ethics Policies

221 Anti-Discrimination Policy

1. Purpose

The Environmental Charter School (“ECS” or the “School”) shall not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status, marital status, family responsibilities, or genetic information or any other classification otherwise protected by applicable state and/or federal law. 

2. Policy

The Environmental Charter School shall not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status, marital status, family responsibilities, or genetic information or any other classification otherwise protected by applicable state and/or federal law. 

ECS recognizes school administrators' and employees' obligations to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws in providing equal opportunity to all ECS students. Pursuant to 22 Pa. Code sec. 12.4 and consistent with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (43 P.S. sec. 951-963), ECS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status, marital status, family responsibilities, or genetic information or any other classification otherwise protected by law in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, hiring policies, scholarship and aid programs, and other school-administered programs and operations. A student will not be denied access to a free and full education, nor may a student be subject to disciplinary action on account of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression.

3. Legal Authority

 22 Pa. Code sec. 12.4 and consistent with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (43 P.S. sec. 951-963)

4. Last Revised

March 19, 2025

Series 200: Ethics

241 Acceptable Use Policy – Families

1. Purpose

The Environmental Charter School ("ECS” or “Environmental Charter School”) provides its students access to technology resources, including but not limited to, electronic communications systems, computers, computer networks, networked devices, hardware, software, internet access, mobile devices, peripherals, copiers, and cameras. 

The District is committed to the effective use of technology to enhance the quality of student learning and the efficiency of district operations. The District acknowledges that technology is ever-changing and has a tremendous impact on our global society, local community, and classrooms. The use of the District’s technology resources is for appropriate school-related educational and operational purposes and for the performance of job duties consistent with the educational mission of the District. 

The use of ECS technology resources is for appropriate school-related educational and operational purposes and for the performance of work consistent with the educational mission, Code of Conduct and ethical behavior. 

The Board supports the use of ECS technology resources to facilitate teaching and learning, to provide access to information, to aid in research and collaboration, to foster the educational mission of ECS.

2. Policy

General

The Computer Resources are the property of the District. Computer Resources, whether owned or leased, include but are not limited to: host computers, file servers, application servers, communication servers, mail servers, fax servers, web servers, workstations, stand-alone computers, laptops, software, data files, and all internal and external computer and communications networks (for example: Internet commercial online services, value-added networks, email systems) that may be accessed directly or indirectly from the ECS computer network.

Users refers to all employees, independent contractors, consultants, temporary workers, students, family members and other persons or entities that use our Computer Resources. Users are permitted access to computer resources to assist them in the performance of their jobs and academic purposes. Occasional, limited, and appropriate personal use of the computer system is permitted when the use does not:

• interfere with the User's work performance or academic performance;
• interfere with any other User's work performance or academic performance;
• have undue impact on the operation of the computer system;
• violate any other provision of this policy or any other policy, guideline, or standard of ECS. 

At all times, Users have the responsibility to use Computer Resources in a professional, ethical, and lawful manner. Use of the computer system is a privilege that may be revoked at any time. 

Acceptable Use Guidelines

All use of ECS Computer Resources for any purpose must comply with this policy and all other applicable codes of conduct, policies, procedures, and rules. Devices used off school property are subject to all applicable ECS policies, rules, and guidelines. Users must:

• understand that ECS Computer Resources and accounts are valuable tools provided to support their academic growth and learning. These resources are intended to be used for educational and school-related purposes.
• treat all computer resources with care and respect. They will ensure they are left in good working condition after use.
• use appropriate language when using any computer resources. 
• treat others with respect in all online interactions. 
• respect the privacy of others.

Academic Integrity

The Environmental Charter School is committed to fostering a culture of honesty, responsibility, and respect for the learning process. Academic integrity is a foundational principle of our academic community and is essential to each student’s intellectual development. It refers to the ethical standards and honesty expected in all academic work, requiring that students produce original work, properly credit the ideas and contributions of others, and complete assignments and assessments in a truthful and authorized manner. 

Examples of Academic Integrity include:

• Completing all assignments, projects, and assessments independently unless collaboration is explicitly permitted by the instructor.
• Accurately citing sources when incorporating ideas, language, images, or data from external references.
• Honoring the rules and expectations of each assessment environment, including tests, quizzes, and online platforms.
• Seeking clarification from a teacher when unsure about the appropriateness of certain academic practices or tools.
• Demonstrating honesty in all academic submissions, communications, and representations of work.

Violations of Academic Integrity include, but are not limited to:

• Plagiarism: Submitting work that contains ideas, language, or structure taken from another source without proper attribution.
• Cheating: Using unauthorized materials, information, or assistance on academic work, including tests and assignments.
• Fabrication: Inventing or falsifying data, research, citations, or other academic information.
• Facilitation: Enabling another student to commit an act of academic dishonesty, such as allowing others to copy work.
• Unauthorized use of technology, including artificial intelligence tools, to generate or complete assignments without explicit teacher permission.
• Misrepresentation: Lying or misrepresenting the origin, status, or content of academic work.

Violations of this policy will result in appropriate disciplinary action, which may include a failing grade on the assignment, notification to families, and further consequences as outlined in the school’s discipline code.

Students are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity and are encouraged to seek guidance whenever questions arise regarding acceptable academic practices. The Environmental Charter School is committed to supporting students in achieving academic excellence through ethical and responsible conduct.

Privacy and Monitoring

Users have no expectation of privacy while using ECS technology resources whether on or off ECS property. The ECS Computer Resources are the property of ECS. ECS may monitor, inspect, copy, and review any and all usage of ECS Computer Resources, including information transmitted and received via the internet, emails, messages, and files stored on ECS Computer Resources, at any time for any reason, to ensure compliance with this and other ECS policies, and state and federal law.

Users who connect a personal electronic device to a District network explicitly waive any expectation of privacy in the content exchanged over the District technology resources. The District may decrypt and inspect encrypted internet traffic and communications to ensure compliance with this policy.

In using or accessing ECS Computer Resources, Users must comply with the following provisions.

• Users should have no expectation of privacy in anything they create, store, send, or receive using ECS Computer Resources, including through the internet or any network. All technology resources are property of ECS and are to be used primarily for business and academic purposes.
• ECS employs monitoring tools (e.g., GoGuardian, VNC, PC Anywhere, Remote Control, Hyena) to track usage, and teachers are responsible for supervising student activity in all learning environments. By using ECS technology, Users expressly waive privacy rights and consent to access and review by authorized ECS personnel, including through human or automated monitoring methods.

Artificial Intelligence Guidelines 

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools without the thoughtful guidance of the teacher undermines learning. Students must obtain teacher approval before using AI tools for school projects and assignments. Teachers have the discretion to authorize students to use AI tools. When a teacher suspects a student has used AI in a manner that contradicts the district’s academic honesty policy, the student and any documentation should be referred to the school administrator.

Levels of AI Use: Teachers should guide students on the appropriate use of AI in assignments utilizing defined levels. Examples include:

• No AI: Students must rely on their knowledge and skills; no use of AI is acceptable.
• AI-Assisted: Teacher permission is given; students may use AI for tasks such as feedback, editing, or tutoring; no generative AI is allowed; students must state their use of AI.
• AI Enhanced: Teacher permission is given; students may use AI to complete teacher-specific elements; students are responsible for evaluating all generative AI content; students must state their use of AI.
• AI Empowered: Teacher permission is given; students may use AI to support their work; AI can be used to ‘co-pilot’ student creativity; students are responsible for evaluating all generative AI content; students must state their use of AI.

By signing the Handbook Confirmation page, you agree to abide by the Acceptable Use Policy and understand that failure to follow all rules as explained in this document may result in the loss of your privileges to Computer Resources; disciplinary action, including suspension or expulsion from ECS; charges for damages; and civil or criminal penalties.  You are subject to the punishment determined by ECS.

Unacceptable/Prohibited Uses

Below is a list of examples, not exhaustive, of unacceptable or prohibited uses of ECS Computer Resources. Students shall not: 

• share language (written, visual, or audio) that is obscene, harassing, sexually explicit, threatening, violent, defamatory, vulgar, profane, discriminatory, or otherwise inappropriate, as determined by school staff or administration.
• use technology to bully, intimidate, spread hate, communicate threats, or promote violence or illegal activity.
• access, use, or alter another user’s files, data, or accounts.
• share their login credentials or attempt to conceal their identity (e.g., using anonymizers or impersonation).
• disrupt or damage technology systems, services, devices, or software (e.g., spreading viruses, scanning for vulnerabilities, or bypassing filters or security measures).
• access, create, or distribute confidential, obscene, or restricted materials, including pornographic, violent, or dangerous content (e.g., drug paraphernalia, weapons).
• install, run, or load unauthorized software, apps, utilities, or hardware on any school device or network.
• copy, distribute, or use software or digital materials in violation of copyright law.
• use technology to plagiarize or submit work that is not their own.
• use technology for commercial purposes or personal profit.
• use technology for political lobbying or campaigning, except for approved student elections.
• connect personal devices to unfiltered internet sources using school equipment (e.g., through tethering or hotspots).
• gamble online or access gambling websites or tools.
• gain unauthorized access to restricted systems or change system settings without permission.
• use unapproved encryption tools to hide data or communication.
• send unsolicited bulk messages (spam) through school systems.
• expect personal privacy when using school devices or networks, as technology use may be monitored at any time.
• collect, store, or analyze data about themselves or others using AI without explicit consent and a clear educational purpose.
• share or input sensitive or personally identifiable information (PII) about themselves, other students, staff, or any individual into AI tools.
• use AI to create, access, or share content that is threatening, obscene, sexually explicit, harassing, discriminatory, disruptive, or otherwise inappropriate.
• interact with AI in a way that supports or amplifies harmful, biased, or discriminatory behavior.
• impersonate individuals or organizations using AI.
• submit AI-generated work as their own original academic work without teacher permission.
• use AI to bypass learning, cheat, plagiarize, or for non-educational purposes.
• use AI to generate or distribute damaging text, emails, images, videos, or other media of others.
• allow AI tools to access or learn passwords, confidential data, or proprietary information.
• use AI tools to make high-stakes decisions about themselves or others—including grading, discipline, or academic placement—as these require human oversight.

Consequences for Violation(Family)

ECS Computer Resources, including devices issued to students, are the property of the ECS. Students are expected to take responsibility for the preservation and care of this hardware. Attempting physical harm or destruction of ECS Computer Resources is prohibited. Maliciously attempting to harm or destroy district equipment or materials is not permitted. Users should treat Computer Resources with care and leave them in good working condition.

If a student violates the Acceptable Use Policy, privileges may be denied, and appropriate disciplinary action can be applied. Consequences for inappropriate use or violations may result in disciplinary action, including loss of privileges, suspension, or expulsion.

Furthermore, if ECS determines that loss and/or damage to a device is the result of negligence, the parent/guardian(s) may be held financially responsible for the repair or replacement of the device. This financial responsibility for negligence may be for a cost not to exceed the actual cost of a replacement device and accessories.

3. Authority

Various

4. Last Revised

August 20, 2025

 

Series 500: Operational Policies

520 Wellness Policy

1. Purpose

Environmental Charter School (“ECS” or “Environmental Charter School”) adopts this policy to support the optimal development of every student.  Research shows that two components, good nutrition and physical activity before, during and after the school day, are strongly correlated with positive student outcomes. Conversely, less-than-adequate consumption of specific foods including fruits, vegetables and dairy products, is associated with lower grades among students. In addition, students who are physically active through active transport to and from school, recess, physical activity breaks, high-quality physical education and extracurricular activities – do better academically. Finally, there is evidence that adequate hydration is associated with better cognitive performance. 

2. Policy

This policy outlines the approach ECS takes to ensuring environments and opportunities for all students to practice healthy eating and physical activity behaviors throughout the school day while minimizing commercial distractions.  

This policy applies to all students, staff and ECS schools. 

ECS will convene a representative wellness committee (ECSWC) that meets at least four times per year to establish goals for and oversee school health and safety policies and programs, including development, implementation and periodic review and update of this wellness policy.  

The ECSWC membership will represent all school levels and include, to the extent possible: parents and caregivers; students; representatives of the school nutrition program; physical education teachers; health education teachers; school health professionals, and mental health and social services staff; school administrators; and community partners. 

At least once every three years, ECS will evaluate compliance with the wellness policy to assess the implementation of the policy.

Nutrition

ECS is committed to serving healthy meals to children, with plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free and low-fat milk. These meals should be moderate in sodium, low in saturated fat, and have zero grams trans fat per serving. ECS is also committed to meeting the nutrition needs of school children within their calorie requirements. The ECS school meal program aims to improve the diet and health of school children, help mitigate childhood obesity, model healthy eating to support the development of lifelong healthy eating patterns and support healthy choices while accommodating cultural food preferences and special dietary needs. 

All ECS schools participate in USDA child nutrition programs, including the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), the School Breakfast Program (SBP). All ECS schools are committed to offering school meals through the NSLP and SBP programs, and other applicable Federal child nutrition programs that are accessible to all, appealing and attractive to children, meet or exceed current nutrition requirements and promote healthy food and beverage choices. 

To promote hydration, free, safe, unflavored drinking water will be available to all students throughout the school day and throughout every ECS school. ECS will make drinking water available where school meals are served during mealtimes.  

All the foods ECS offers, whether on campus or off, will meet or exceed the NSLP nutritional guidelines and the USDA Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards as applicable.

Foods and beverages that meet or exceed the USDA Smart Snacks in Schools nutrition standards may be sold through fundraisers for ECS. 

As a community, ECS will teach, model, encourage and support healthy eating by all students. Schools will provide nutrition education and engage in nutrition promotion.

ECS will prioritize the use of incentives other than food. Any use of food for rewards will need to be pre-approved by both the building principal and the Director of Food Services and should be used sparingly. Food will not be withheld as punishment for any reason, such as for performance or behavior.

To support healthy food choices and improve student health and well-being, all foods and beverages outside the reimbursable school meal programs that are sold to students on the school campus during the school day will meet or exceed the USDA Smart Snacks nutrition standards. 

Physical Activities

Children and adolescents should participate in at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. A substantial percentage of students’ physical activity can be provided through a comprehensive school physical activity program (CSPAP). A CSPAP reflects strong coordination and synergy across all of the components: quality physical education as the foundation; physical activity before, during and after school; staff involvement and family and community engagement; and ECS is committed to providing these opportunities. 

ECS schools will ensure that these varied physical activity opportunities are in addition to, and not as a substitute for, physical education. 

All ECS schools will be encouraged to participate in Let’s Move! Active Schools (www.letsmoveschools.org) in order to successfully address all CSPAP areas.  

ECS will provide students with physical education, using an age-appropriate, sequential physical education curriculum consistent with national and state standards for physical education. The physical education curriculum will promote the benefits of a physically active lifestyle and will help students develop skills to engage in lifelong healthy habits, as well as incorporate essential health education concepts. The curriculum will support the essential components of physical education.

All students will be provided equal opportunity to participate in physical education classes. ECS will make appropriate accommodations to allow for equitable participation for all students and will adapt physical education classes and equipment as necessary.  

Health education will be required in all elementary grades and ECS will require middle and high school students to take and pass at least one health education course. ECS ensure students take and pass health education courses that align to the essential topics defined in this policy.

The ECS Primary and Intermediate Schools will offer at least 20 minutes of recess on all days during the school year. Outdoor recess will be offered when weather is feasible for outdoor play. 

In the event that an ECS school must conduct indoor recess, teachers and staff will follow the indoor recess guidelines that promote physical activity for students, to the extent practicable. 

Recess will complement, not substitute, physical education class. Recess monitors or teachers will encourage students to be active, and will serve as role models by being physically active alongside the students whenever feasible. 

ECS will support classroom teachers incorporating physical activity and employing kinesthetic learning approaches into core subjects by providing annual professional development opportunities and resources, including information on leading activities, activity options, as well as making available background material on the connections between learning and movement.

ECS offers opportunities for students to participate in physical activity either before and/or after the school day (or both) through a variety of methods. ECS will also support active transport to and from school, such as walking or biking. 

ECS will build and maintain relationships with community partners in support of this wellness policy and its implementation. Existing and new community partnerships and sponsorships will be evaluated to ensure that they are consistent with the wellness policy and its goals.  

ECS schools will implement strategies to support staff in actively promoting and modeling healthy eating and physical activity behaviors. ECS will promote staff member participation in health promotion programs.

The Board of Trustees delegates to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Food Services the authority to implement this policy in conjunction with the ECS Wellness Committee. 

3. Legal Authority

Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010

4. Last Revised

March 19, 2025

 

Series 600: Student Policies

630 Homeless Students

1. Purpose

The Environmental Charter School ("ECS” or “Environmental Charter School”) recognizes its obligation to ensure that homeless students have access to the same educational programs and services provided to other ECS students. ECS shall make reasonable efforts to identify homeless children within its school, encourage their enrollment and eliminate existing barriers to their attendance and education, in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, including the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (42 U.S.C. §§11431, et seq.) (the “McKinney-Vento Act”).

ECS may waive policies, procedures and administrative regulations that create barriers for enrollment, attendance, transportation and success in school for homeless students, based on the recommendation of the Chief Executive Officer. ECS shall not discriminate against, segregate or stigmatize students based on their homeless status. 

2. Policy

A. Definitions

Homeless student is defined as  a child or youth who, consistent with 42 USC §§11302, lacks a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence and includes, but is not limited to, children and youth who:

• Share the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship or a similar reason;
• Live in a motel, hotel, trailer park or campground due to lack of alternative adequate accommodations;
• Live in emergency, domestic violence, or transitional shelters
• Live in cars, parks, public spaces, abandoned buildings/ hospitals, bus or train stations or similar settings; 
• Live in substandard housing (no running water or working utilities, with infestations, etc.); 
• Have a primary nighttime residence that is a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings
• Are school-aged parents living in houses for school-aged parents, if they have no other available living accommodations and/or
• Are migratory children who live in circumstances such as those described above.

Migratory children are children or youth who are, or whose parent(s)/guardian(s) are, migratory agricultural workers, including migratory fishers, and those who have moved from one school district to another in the preceding thirty-six (36) months, in order to obtain or accompany such parent(s)/guardian(s) for temporary or seasonal employment in agricultural or fishing work.

School of origin is defined as the school that a child or youth attended when permanently housed or the school in which a child or youth was last enrolled, including a preschool. When the child or youth completes the final grade level served by the school of origin, the school of origin shall include the designated receiving school at the next grade level for all feeder schools.

Unaccompanied youth is defined as a homeless child or youth not in the physical custody of a parent or guardian. This includes youth who have run away from home; been abandoned or forced out of a home by a parent, guardian, or other caretaker; or separated from a parent or guardian for any other reason.

B. Delegation of Responsibility

ECS designates the Chief Executive Officer or their designee to serve as the ECS liaison for homeless students and families (the “ECS Liaison”).

The ECS Liaison shall coordinate with:

• Local service agencies that provide services to homeless children and youth and families.
• Other school districts on issues of prompt identification, enrollment, records transfer, district activities, and transportation.
• State and local housing agencies responsible for comprehensive housing affordability strategies.
• District staff responsible for the provision of services under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

The ECS Liaison shall provide public notice of the educational rights of homeless students in its schools and in community locations frequented by parents/guardians of homeless children and youths and unaccompanied youths, in a manner and form understandable to the parents and guardians of homeless children and youths and unaccompanied youths.

The ECS Liaison shall provide reliable, valid, and comprehensive data to the Coordinator of Pennsylvania’s Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness (ECYEH) as required under relevant laws.

3. Enrollment/Placement

Homeless children and youths frequently move and maintaining a stable school environment is critical to their success in school. To ensure this stability, school placement determinations are made on the basis of the best interest of the homeless child or youth which is determined based on student-centered factors, including factors related to the impact of mobility on achievement, education and health and safety, giving priority to the request of the child’s or youth’s parent or guardian or (in the case of an unaccompanied youth) the youth. Additionally, the school placement of siblings is considered when making a school placement determination. 

Under the McKinney-Vento Act, in considering the best interests of the homeless child or youth, schools must:

1. Continue the homeless child’s or youth’s education in the school of origin for the duration of homelessness when a family becomes homeless between academic years or during an academic year; and for the remainder of the academic year even if the child or youth becomes permanently housed during an academic year; or
2.  Presume that keeping the child or youth in the school of origin is in the child’s or youth’s best interest, except when doing so is contrary to the request of the parent/guardian or unaccompanied youth.
3. Enroll the child or youth in any public school that non-homeless students who live in the attendance area in which the child or youth is actually living are eligible to attend.
4. If, after such consideration, ECS determines that it is not in the child’s or youth’s best interest to attend the school of origin or the school requested by the parent/guardian or unaccompanied youth, ECS shall provide the parent/guardian or unaccompanied youth with a written explanation of the reasons for its determination.  The explanation shall be in a manner and form understandable to the parent/guardian or unaccompanied youth and shall include information regarding the right to appeal.

If a homeless child or youth is enrolled in ECS on the basis of a best interest determination as set forth above, ECS will immediately enroll the homeless child or youth, even if the child or youth is unable to produce the records normally required for enrollment at ECS (such as proof of age, previous academic records, records of immunization and other required health records, proof of residency, proof of guardianship, birth certificates or other documentation), has missed application or enrollment deadlines during a period of homelessness or has outstanding fees. After enrollment, ECS will ensure that the homeless child or youth is attending classes and participating fully in school activities. ECS’s liaison shall immediately contact the school last attended by the child or youth to obtain relevant academic and other records. ECS may require a parent/guardian to submit contact information.

In accordance with the child’s or youth’s best interest, ECS shall continue to enroll a homeless student in the school of origin while the student remains homeless and through the end of the academic year in which the student obtains permanent housing.

1. Parents/Guardians of a homeless student may request enrollment in the school in the attendance area where the student is actually living or other schools.
2.  ECS determines that such enrollment is feasible and in the best interests of the homeless child or youth, as required by, and in compliance with, relevant law. 
3. ECS’s liaison shall assist an unaccompanied youth in placement or enrollment decisions, giving priority to the views of the student in determining where s/he will be enrolled.
4. ECS shall provide the parent/guardian or unaccompanied youth with a written explanation of any ECS decision related to school selection or placement, including the right of appeal.

If ECS is unable to determine the grade level of a homeless child or youth enrolling in ECS due to missing or incomplete records, ECS shall administer tests or utilize other appropriate means to determine the student’s placement.

4. Disputes Regarding Enrollment/Placement

If a dispute arises over the enrollment of a homeless child or youth in ECS, the homeless child or youth shall be immediately enrolled in the school in which enrollment is sought, pending resolution of the dispute, including all available appeals. 

In the event of a disputed decision related to school selection and enrollment, the parent, guardian or youth, as applicable, shall be referred to the ECS Liaison who shall inform the parent, guardian or youth, as applicable, of the dispute resolution process and shall expeditiously carry out the dispute resolution process in accordance with all state and federal law requirements, including but not limited to requirements contained in the McKinney-Vento Act.

The parent or guardian of the homeless child or youth or (in the case of an unaccompanied youth) the youth shall be provided with a written explanation of any decisions, within twenty (20) business days of being notified, related to school selection or enrollment made by ECS, including the rights to appeal such a decision. A parent/guardian or unaccompanied youth may appeal ECS’s written decision or file a complaint with the Coordinator of Pennsylvania’s Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness Program.

5. Academic and Health Records

Upon enrollment of a homeless child or youth, ECS will immediately contact the school last attended by the child or youth to obtain relevant academic or other records. 

If a homeless child or youth needs to obtain immunization or other required health records upon enrollment in ECS, ECS will immediately refer the parent, guardian, or unaccompanied youth to the ECS Liaison, who must assist in obtaining the immunizations or screenings, or immunization or other required health records. Any records ordinarily kept by ECS, including immunization or other required health records, academic records, birth certificates, guardianship records and evaluations for special services or programs, will be maintained by ECS so that the records are available in a timely fashion if the homeless child or youth enters a new school or school district. 

6. Contact Information and Privacy

ECS may request contact information for a homeless child or youth from the parent, guardian or youth.  Information about a homeless child’s or youth’s living situation shall be treated as a student education record and shall not be deemed to be directory information.

7. Services

Homeless students enrolled in ECS shall be provided services that are comparable to services offered to all other ECS students, including the following: (i) transportation services (subject to Pittsburgh Public School eligibility requirements); (ii) educational services such as programs for students with disabilities, gifted and talented students, programs for English learners, and programs under Title I or similar state or local prog; (iii) programs in career and technical education; (iv) programs for gifted and talented students; and (v) school nutrition programs. 

8. Transportation

Since ECS is not responsible for transportation, transportation will be provided by the district of origin or worked out between the district of origin and the district where the homeless student is temporarily housed.

9. Training

The ECS liaison shall participate in professional development programs and other technical assistance activities offered by the Coordinator of Pennsylvania’s Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness Program.

The ECS liaison shall arrange professional development programs for school staff, including office staff.

ECS personnel providing services to homeless children and youths, including school enrollment staff, shall receive professional development and support to:

1. Improve identification of homeless children and youths and unaccompanied youths;
2. Understand the rights of such children, including requirements for immediate enrollment and transportation; and
3. Heighten the awareness of, and capacity to respond to, the educational needs of such children.

IV. Legal Authority

42 USC 11431 et seq.
34 CFR Part 99
20 U.S.C. §6301 et seq.

24 P.S. 1306
22 PA Code 11.18

4. Last Revised

August 20, 2025

 

Series 500: Operational Policies 

530 Admission and Lottery Policy 

I. Purpose 

The Environmental Charter School (“ECS” or “Environmental Charter School”) adopts this policy to establish its admissions and lottery policy in compliance with the Pennsylvania Charter School Law. 

II. Policy 

All children who reside in Pennsylvania and meet the application criteria established by ECS are eligible to apply for admission. Eligible applicants who submit a completed application by the deadline established by ECS are considered “qualified applicants” for purposes of this Policy. ECS does not discriminate in its admission policies or practices on the basis of intellectual or athletic ability, measures of achievement or aptitude, status as a person with a disability, proficiency in the English language or any other basis that would be illegal. 

In accordance with Pennsylvania law, applicants who reside in the Pittsburgh Public Schools school district (“PPS”) will receive preference in the admissions process. 

Each year, the CEO or designee will establish an Open Enrollment Period for each ECS school to determine the number of new applicants who are seeking an attendance slot at ECS during the following school year. If the number of new student applications for a particular grade does not exceed the number of attendance slots in that grade, all qualified applicants will be given a space in that grade. 

If ECS receives more applicants than the number of available attendance slots for any grade level, students will be selected by lottery, i.e. on a random basis, from a pool of qualified applicants. 

Each year, the CEO will schedule and implement a lottery for each grade level for which there are more qualified applicants than open slots. Existing students who are currently enrolled are exempted from the lottery process. To be eligible for the lottery, completed applications must be received during the Open Enrollment Period(s). 

Following a lottery, ECS will notify all applicants of their application status. Applicant Guidelines 

The following guidelines must be met for ECS to consider an application validly completed and the applicant to be considered a qualified applicant: 

A completed application, in the form prescribed by ECS, must be timely submitted for an applicant to be permitted to participate in a lottery.

• Applicants for Kindergarten must be 5 years old on or before the eligibility date established by the district in which the student resides at the time of enrollment. 
• Applicants for 1st grade must be age six (6) on or before September 1 and complete an accredited kindergarten program to be eligible to enroll in 1st grade. Accreditation is defined as meeting standards set out by the National Association of Educators of Young Children (NAEYC) and PA Department of Human Services and PA Department of Education licensing. 
• If ECS determines that an applicant has made any false or misleading representation in the application or in connection with the application or registration process, the application will be withdrawn and removed from the charter school rolls, along with any other appropriate action. 

Lottery 

As indicated above, existing ECS students are automatically awarded a slot in the appropriate grade, and do not participate in the lottery. A lottery will be conducted annually for each grade for which the number of applications of qualified applicants meeting the established eligibility requirements which are timely received during the Open Enrollment Period exceeds the number of remaining open slots not filled by an existing student. Open slots in a grade will be awarded randomly from the pool of qualified applicants based on the following preferences in the order set forth below: 

1. Attendance slots in a grade will first be awarded to qualified applicants for that grade who reside in PPS and who have at least one sibling who has already been selected for enrollment in the lottery or is currently enrolled in ECS. For purposes of this Policy, “sibling” is defined as one of two or more individuals having at least one common legal parent/guardian. In the event the number of such applicants exceeds the number of available slots, the available slots will be randomly awarded to this pool of applicants via lottery. 

2. If there are remaining available attendance slots in a grade, available slots will be awarded to qualified applicants for that grade who do not reside in PPS and who have at least one sibling who has already been selected for enrollment in the 

3. lottery or is currently enrolled in ECS. In the event the number of such applicants exceeds the number of available attendance slots, the available attendance slots will be randomly awarded to this pool of applicants via lottery. 

4. If there are remaining attendance slots in a grade, available attendance slots will be awarded to qualified applicants for that grade who reside in PPS and whose parent/guardian has actively participated in the development of ECS. For purposes of this Policy, a person who “has actively participated in the 

development of ECS” shall be defined as (1) a current or former member of the ECS Board of Trustees; (2)a current professional employee of ECS (as defined by Section 1101(1) of the Public School Code of 1949, 24 P.S. § 11-1101(1)); or (3) a person whom the CEO has designated for good cause as as person who has actively participated in the development of ECS. In the event the number of such applicants exceeds the number of available attendance slots, the available attendance slots will be randomly awarded to this pool of applicants via lottery. 

5. If there are remaining attendance slots in a grade, available attendance slots will be awarded to qualified applicants for that grade who do not reside in PPS and whose parent/guardian has actively participated in the development of ECS, as defined above. In the event the number of such applicants exceeds the number of available attendance slots, the available attendance slots will be randomly awarded to this pool of applicants via lottery. 

6. If there are remaining attendance slots in a grade, available attendance slots will be awarded to qualified applicants for that grade who reside in PPS but do not meet any of the other criteria set forth above. In the event the number of such applicants exceeds the number of available attendance slots, the available attendance slots will be randomly awarded to this pool of applicants via lottery. 

7. If there are remaining attendance slots in a grade, available attendance slots will be awarded to remaining qualified applicants for that grade. In the event the number of such applicants exceeds the number of attendance slots, the available attendance slots will be randomly awarded to this pool of applicants via lottery. 

As part of its commitment to educating the at-risk student community, ECS reserves the right to give a weight for at-risk student applicants. At-risk student applicants shall be defined as a student applicant identified as a free or reduced lunch eligible student upon representation of eligibility as part of the ECS application [At-Risk Student]. 

PPS Sibling Preference and Non-PPS Sibling Preference (together referred to as “Sibling Preference”) may also apply during the lottery such that if a student with a Sibling is assigned an attendance slot in a grade, then the Sibling will automatically receive an attendance slot in the grade in which they are seeking to enroll if an attendance slot is available. 

Wait List 

Following the lottery, any qualified applicant not placed in an attendance slot will be placed on a waiting list for the appropriate grade [Wait List]. Placement on the Wait List will be in accordance with the lottery preference order and guidelines set forth herein. ECS will dynamically apply preferences as set forth above as students are accepted or applicants forgo their option of admission. Being placed on the Wait List does not ensure admission. Sibling Preference will not apply to the Siblings of students who are admitted from the Wait List in the school year for which they are admitted. Qualified applicants will be placed on the Wait List and offered attendance slots when and if they become available in accordance with the order in which their names have been drawn and placed on the Wait List. The Wait List will not terminate until the end of the school year for which that Wait List was established. 

Late Applications 

Applications received after the deadline of the Open Enrollment Period [Late Applications] will not be included in a lottery process. Late Applications from

 

qualified applicants will typically be placed at the end of the Wait List for the appropriate grade in the order in which they are received. The CEO, in their discretion, may also choose to apply the ordering preferences as set forth above to the Late Applications. 

Implementation 

The Board delegates to the CEO all powers necessary and proper to implement this policy and to oversee the admissions process. 

III. Legal Authority 

Pennsylvania 24 Section 1701 et seq. See especially § 1723-A. 

IV. Last Revised 

June 18, 2025 

 

Series 300: Safety Policies 

310 Volunteers and Clearance Requirements

1. Purpose
   The Environmental Charter School (“ECS”) adopts this policy to encourage the safe participation of parents/guardians and community members in its educational, co-curricular and extracurricular programs. The use of community Volunteers is endorsed by the Board of Trustees (the “Board”), subject to legal requirements and administrative procedures.

The Board may adopt and enforce reasonable rules and regulations governing Volunteers and their participation in the activities of ECS. 

2. Policy 

It is the expectation of the Board that all ECS Volunteers maintain professional, moral and ethical relationships with ECS students that are conducive to an effective, safe learning environment.

Definitions

The following words and phrases, when used in this policy, shall have the meaning given to them in this section:

Adult - an individual eighteen (18) years of age or older. 

Certifications- refers to the child abuse history clearance statement; the state criminal history background check; and where applicable, the federal criminal history background check, required by the Child Protective Services Law. 

Person responsible for the child's welfare - a person who provides permanent or temporary care, supervision, mental health diagnosis or treatment, training or control of a child in lieu of parental care, supervision and control. 

Visitor - a parent/guardian, educator, official or other individual who is not an ECS employee or independent contractor, and who visits an ECS school or attends or participates in an ECS event or activity, but whose role is less substantial than would be sufficient to meet the definition of Volunteer for purposes of this policy.

Volunteer – is any Adult who voluntarily provides services to ECS without compensation, and who (1) works under the general direction and supervision of an ECS administrator, teacher or other member of the school staff employed by ECS; and (2) provides direct services to students and is a person responsible for the child’s welfare or has direct, unsupervised Volunteer contact with students. Examples of Volunteers include, but are not limited to, homeroom parents/guardians, field trip chaperones, tutors, Volunteers for school musicals and Volunteer coaches and mentors. A Volunteer is not an ECS employee or an independent contractor engaged by ECS. Additionally, a currently enrolled ECS student who provides volunteer services to ECS is not considered a Volunteer for purposes of this policy.
 

Delegation of Responsibility 

The Principal of each ECS school building, or each such person’s designee, shall be responsible for the selection, approval and management of Volunteers and for ensuring compliance with ECS policies and procedures and applicable laws regarding ECS Volunteers.  Each building Principal, or each such person’s designee, has the discretion to discontinue a Volunteer's service at any time for such Volunteer’s failure to comply with ECS policies and procedures and applicable laws.

Certifications

All prospective Volunteers shall obtain the following Certifications:

1. PA Child Abuse Clearance which must be less than sixty (60) months old. Each Volunteer must use the website https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home to apply for this clearance.
2. PA Criminal History Clearance which must be less than sixty (60) months old. Each Volunteer must use the website https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home to apply for this clearance.
3. FBI Criminal History Clearance  which must be provided if a Volunteer has not been a resident of Pennsylvania during the entirety of the previous ten (10) year period.  Each prospective Volunteer who must provide this clearance must use the website https://uenroll.identogo.com to apply for this clearance and must log in using service code 1KG6Q9. If a Volunteer has lived in Pennsylvania for ten (10) or more years they must complete the Pennsylvania Resident Verification for Waiver of FBI Report. 

 

Application and Approval Process

Once a prospective Volunteer has received the Certifications required above, the prospective Volunteer must submit their Certifications to ECS via the Raptor system.  ECS does not accept hard copies of Certifications or emailed Certifications.

When submitting Certifications through Raptor, a Volunteer must have all necessary Certifications ready for upload. Raptor does not save incomplete applications.

Approval of a Volunteer’s application through Raptor can take up to thirty (30) days. Volunteers shall obtain and submit new certifications every sixty (60) months.

Issues Arising After Application/Approval

If, after being approved as an ECS Volunteer, the Volunteer is arrested for, or convicted of, an offense that would constitute grounds for denying approval of the individual as an ECS Volunteer or the Volunteer is named as a perpetrator in a founded or indicated report of child abuse or neglect in the Pennsylvania Statewide Child Abuse Registry, the Volunteer shall provide the appropriate ECS building Principal or ECS administrator with written notice not later than seventy two (72) hours after the arrest, conviction or notification, as applicable.

If an ECS Principal or ECS administrator has a reasonable belief that a Volunteer was arrested for, or convicted of, an offense that would constitute grounds for denying approval of the individual as an ECS Volunteer or that the Volunteer has been named as a perpetrator in a founded or indicated report of child abuse or neglect in the Pennsylvania Statewide Child Abuse Registry, or if the Volunteer has provided notice to an ECS Principal of such an arrest, conviction or notification, the ECS Principal, or such person’s designee, shall immediately require the Volunteer to submit new Certifications, as set forth above, and may deny the Volunteer’s participation as a Volunteer for ECS until such new Certifications are received and demonstrate the Volunteer’s ability to serve in such capacity. 

Failure to accurately report such occurrences may subject the Volunteer to disciplinary action up to and including denial of volunteer service and criminal prosecution.

Child Abuse Reporting

All Volunteers who have reasonable cause to suspect that a child is the victim of child abuse shall make a report of suspected child abuse in accordance with applicable law, Board policy and administrative regulations.

Supervision

Each Volunteer shall be under the supervision of a designated ECS administrator, teacher or other member of the school staff employed by ECS at all times while providing volunteer services to, or on behalf of, ECS.

Procedures and Training

When arriving at an ECS school to provide volunteer services, Volunteers must first go to the Main Office and sign in and out of the school building using Raptor. At all times while providing volunteer services to, or on behalf of, ECS, Volunteers must wear a printed identification badge and shall be accompanied by and/or overseen by an ECS employee. Volunteers may be asked by ECS personnel to attend orientation and training sessions, as may be appropriate to the nature of their volunteer service.

Confidentiality

No Volunteer shall be permitted access to confidential student information unless an ECS Principal, or a designee of such person, has determined that such access is necessary for the Volunteer to perform the volunteer services. Volunteers with access to confidential student information shall maintain the confidentiality of that information in accordance with ECS policies and procedures and applicable law.  If a Volunteer has questions about the confidentiality of student information, the Volunteer should consult with the ECS building Principal or an ECS administrator.

3. Legal Authority

24 P.S. 510 28 PA Code 23.44
23 Pa.C.S.A 6303 23 Pa.C.S.A 6301 et seq.
23 Pa.C.S.A 6344 29 U.S.C. 201 et seq.
23 Pa.C.S.A 6344.2 43 P.S. 333.101
23 Pa.C.S.A 6344.3 53 P.S. 6926.301 et seq.
23 Pa.C.S.A 6344.4 53 P.S. 6926.1901 et seq.
24 P.S. 1418 72 P.S. 7301 et seq.

4. Legal Authority

September 16, 2020