Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- no direct effect identified
Risks
- no direct effect identified
StatePennsylvaniaReferred
HB 2735: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school finances, further providing for limitations on certain unreserved fund balances.
Kristin Marcell
HB 2735 status: Referred — Referred to Finance (updated Aug 18, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
60OUT OF 100
Score:60/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:High Impact 75/100
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Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
The bill mandates statewide fiscal policy changes for all Pennsylvania school districts regarding the retention of unreserved fund balances.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
60%
Benefits
- prevents excessive hoarding of taxpayer funds
- promotes fiscal transparency in districts
Risks
- limits districts' ability to maintain a financial cushion
- potential for increased district fiscal instability
Society
Mixed / Neutral
60%
Benefits
- increases accountability of school board financial planning
Risks
- risks underfunding emergency educational programs if reserves are capped too low
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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Source note
Risk of reduced financial resilience in school districts during sudden enrollment or economic shifts
Analysis scope
Analysis based on a brief abstract; full legislative text not reviewed
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