Education
Enterprise Licensing System (ELS) Website Announcement
PA Department of Public Welfare (DPW) is excited to announce the launch of our new website dedicated to the Enterprise Licensing System (ELS) project. The ELS is a multi-agency licensing ...
US Department of Labor Publishes Overtime Proposed Rule – Updated (4.24.2024)
4/24/2024 UPDATE: On April 23, 2024, the US Department of Labor published their final rule increasing the overtime salary threshold. According to the Department: "Effective July 1, 2024, the salary ...
County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania Complex Case Workgroup Report
The County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) released their Complex Case Work Group: Findings and Recommendations (February 2024). This report provides an overview of complex cases, the current landscape, and ...
Federal Funding Opportunities: U.S. Department of Education
Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity for the School-Based Mental Health Services Grant Program Positive mental health contributes to success in life and supports our emotional, social, and psychological well-being. Increasing ...
Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) Announces $50 Million in Grants to Deliver Critical School-Based Health Services to Children
On 1/24/24, the United States Department of Health and Human (DHS) through CMS announced $50 million in grants to link children to services such as mental health supports at school. ...
PCCYFS Legislative Updates
December 15, 2023 Not without intense debate over a resolution dedicating 2023 as the “Taylor Swift Era” and, yes, legislators quoting the grammy award winning singer, the Pennsylvania legislature took ...
PCCYFS Legislative Update
December 8, 2023 Another quiet week last week in terms of bill action as both chambers were not in session. However, staff worked diligently throughout the week and continued to ...
Office of Children, Youth and Families Release: Policy Clarification #3680-23-02: Annual Audit
The Office of Children, Youth, and Families (OCYF) Policy Clarification #3680-23-02 has been released. This policy clarification addresses the topic about whether or not the 2022-02 Introduction to DHS Audit Policy Bulletin ...
PCCYFS Legislative Update
October 27, 2023 This week the Senate’s work centralized primarily on Senate Bill 7, sponsored by Senator Ryan Aument. This bill is being called by opponents as a “book ban” ...
Pennsylvania Department of Education: Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
The Pennsylvania Department of Education created an Equitable Practices Hub. This Hub covers the following: What is Equity? Pillars of Practice Spheres of Practice Resources for Educators Spheres that should ...
