NOTICES
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
Catalog of Nonregulatory Documents
[47 Pa.B. 5303]
[Saturday, September 2, 2017]Under Executive Order 1996-1, agencies under the jurisdiction of the Governor must catalog and publish nonregulatory documents such as policy statements, guidance manuals, decisions, rules and other written materials that provide compliance related information. The following compilation is the twenty-first list of the nonregulatory documents. This list is updated and published annually in August.
This catalog is being provided to ensure that the public has complete access to the information necessary to understand and comply with State regulations. We have made every effort to ensure that the catalog includes all documents in effect as of August 1, 2017; however, due to the breadth and changing nature of these documents, we cannot guarantee absolute accuracy. Facilitating access to information is important to enhancing the partnership between the regulated community and the State.
Office of ADMINISTRATION (OA)
Editor's Note: The Index of Issuances, Manual M210.3, issued by the Governor's Office of Administration, Directives Management System, includes Executive Orders, Management Directives and Manuals. New or revised documents to the Index are published monthly in the Pennsylvania Bulletin and the entire index is revised yearly in the Pennsylvania Code.
Department of AGING
The following is a catalog of current nonregulatory documents for the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. Documents dating prior to 2012 have been excluded but can often be found on the Department's website.
I. LEGAL DECISIONS
Contact: Neeka Jones, Chief Counsel
Office of Chief Counsel• Reynolds v. Department of Aging, 570 A.2d 1373 (Pa. Commw. 1990).
• Pennsylvania Department of Aging v. Lindbergh, 469 A.2d 1012 (Pa.1983).
• Suburban/Bustleton v. Department of Aging, 579 A.2d 426 (Pa. Commw. 1990).
• McGuire v. Department of Aging, 592 A.2d 830 (Pa. Commw. 1991).
• Dickey v. Department of Aging, 615 A.2d 990 (Pa. Commw. 1992).
• In the Interest of M.B., 686 A.2d 87 (Pa. Commw. 1996).
• Calabro v. Department of Aging, 689 A.2d 34 (Pa Commw. 1997).
• Calabro v. Department of Aging, 698 A.2d 596 (Pa. 1997).
• Schaffren v. Philadelphia Corporation for Aging, 1997 U.S. Dist. Lexis 17493 (M.D. Pa., 1997).
• Scanlon v. Department of Aging, 739 A.2d 635 (Pa. Commw. 1999).
• Peek v. Department of Aging, 873 A.2d (Pa. Commw. 2005).
• Silo v. Commonwealth, 886 A.2d 1193 (Pa. Commw. 2005).
• Commonwealth v. TAP Pharmaceutical Products, Inc., 885 A.2d 1127 (Pa. Commw. 2005).
• Christian Street Pharmacy v. Department of Aging—unreported Commonwealth Court Opinion—May 30, 2007.
• Christian Street Pharmacy v. Pa. Department of Aging, 946 A.2d 798 (Pa. Commonwealth Court, April 10, 2008).
• Commonwealth v. TAP Pharmaceutical Products, et al., 212 MD 2004.
• Commonwealth v. Janssen Pharmaceutical Inc. Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, Case # 002181.
• Peake v. Commonwealth, 132 A.3d 506 (Pa. Commw. 2015).
II. INTERNAL GUIDELINES
Current Aging Program Directives
Contact: Policy Office (717) 783-1550A. AREA AGENCY ON AGING ADMINISTRATION
• 13-01-01 Area Agency on Aging Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Aging Services Block Grant Format for FY 2012-13 Amendment # 1 • 13-01-02 Area Agency on Aging Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and reporting Requirements for Nursing Home Transition Program FY 2012-13 • 13-01-04 2012-13 Aging Block Grant Amendment # 1: Funding Allocations • 13-01-05 Area Agency on Aging Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Aging Services Block Grant Format for FY 2012-13 • 14-01-01 Area Agency On Aging Program Requirements, Planning Allocations And Aging Services Block Grant Format For FY 2013-2014-Revision # 1 • 14-01-02 Options Services Reporting Instructions • 14-01-05 Area Agency on Aging Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Aging Services Block Grant Format for FY 2013-14 Revision # 2 • 15-01-01 FY 2014-15 Allocations • 15-01-02 OPTIONS Spending Plan • 15-01-03 Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources clarifies program requirements, structure and funding for FY 2014-2015 Link program • 15-01-04 Area Agency on Aging Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Reporting Requirements for the Title XIX Agreement, FY 2014-15 Revision # 1 • 15-01-05 Area Agency on Aging Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Aging Services Block Grant Format, FY 2014-2015 Revision # 1 • 15-01-06 Administration • 15-01-07 Hearings and Appeals • 15-01-08 OPTIONS • 15-01-09 Assessment • 15-01-10 Block Grant FY 2014-15 Allocation Revision • 15-01-11 Title XIX Agreement FY 2014-15 Allocation Revision • 16-01-08 OBRA Level II Assessments • 16-01-07 Title XIX Funding Revision No. 1 • 16-01-07 Attachment • 16-01-06 Cooperative Grant Agreement Allocation Revision No. 2 • 16-01-05 AAA 2016-20 Area Plan • 16-01-05 FAQs • 16-01-03 AAA Program Requirements, Planning Allocations & Reporting Requirements for Title XIX Agreement, FY 2015-2016 Revision # 1 • 16-01-03 Attachment • 16-01-02 OPTIONS Services Reporting Instructions • 16-01-01 AAA Program Requirements, Planning Allocations & Aging Services Block Grant Format, FY 2015-2016 Revision # 1 • 16-01-01 Attachment • 17-01-04 AAA Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Title XIX Format for FY 2016-17 • 17-01-03 Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Aging Services Block Grant Format for FY 2016-17 • 17-01-02 AAA Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Title XIX Format for FY 2016-17 • 17-01-01 AAA Program Requirements, Planning Allocations and Aging Services Block Grant Format B. CONGREGATE MEALS
• 15-03-01 Policies and Standards for Food Safety and Menu Compliance Monitoring • 15-03-02 Policies and Standards for the Department of Aging Nutrition Services C. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
• 12-05-02 Fiscal Year (FY) 12-13 Title V Allocation, Slot Level, Fiscal, Program and Reporting Requirements • 12-05-03 Fiscal Year (FY) 12-13 Amended SCSEP Allocations and Slot Levels • 13-05-01 Fiscal Year (FY) 13-14 Title V Allocation, Slot Level, Fiscal, Program and Reporting Requirements • 14-05-01 Fiscal Year (FY) 14-15 Title V Allocation, Slot Level, Fiscal, Program and Reporting Requirements • 15-05-01 Fiscal Year (FY) 14-15 SCSEP Funding Allocations • 16-05-01 Fiscal Year (FY) 15-16 SCSEP Funding • 16-05-02 Fiscal Year (FY) 16-17 Title V Allocation, Slot Level, Fiscal, Program and Reporting Requirements • 16-05-03 On-the-Job Experience Policy • 16-05-04 Standardized Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) Participant File Contents and Monitoring Policy • 17-05-02 Fiscal Year (FY) 17-18 Title V Allocations, Slot Level, Fiscal, Program and Reporting Requirements D. PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION
• 14-07-01 Transportation Payer of Last Resort E. OMBUDSMAN
• 13-10-01 Upgrade to Statewide Reporting System Ombudsman Manager (Replaces 02-10-01) • 16-10-01 Long Term Care Ombudsman • 16-10-01 Regulation Compliance Manual F. ADULT DAY SERVICES
• 14-20-01 Older Adult Daily Living Centers Dually Licensed as an Adult Training Facility G. PROTECTIVE SERVICES INTAKE AND INVESTIGATION
• 16-24-01 Report of Need Notifications for Department of Health Licensed Facilities Revised Report of Need and Instructions (will replace any previous versions and instructions) H. DOMICILIARY CARE
• 13-25-01 2014 Domiciliary Care Payment to Provider • 15-25-01 2015 Domiciliary Care Payment to Provider • 16-25-01 2016 Domiciliary Care Payment to Provider • 17-25-01 2017 Domiciliary Care Payment to Provider III. POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL:
I. ADMINISTRATION
1. Directive—Issuance of Aging Service Policy & Procedure Manual
2. Chapter—Chapter I: Administration
3. Regulations
Appendix A. Definitions
4. Frequently Asked Questions—FAQs
II. HEARINGS AND APPEALS
1. Directive—Issuance of Aging Service Policy & Procedure Manual Chapter II: Hearings & Appeals
2. Chapter—Chapter II: Hearings and Appeals
3. Forms
Notice of Appeal Rights
Consumer—Adverse Action Notice and Appeal In-
structions
Provider—Adverse Action Notice and Appeal Instruc-
tions4. Regulations
Appendix C.1—6 PA Code Chapter 3—Hearings and
Appeals
Appendix C.3—6 PA Code Chapter 21—Domiciliary
Care Services for Adults5. Documentation—Please see Hearings and Appeals Forms
III. APPRISE
Work in progress
IV. DOMICILIARY CARE
Work in progress
V. CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM
Work in progress
VI. NUTRITIONAL SERVICES
Work in progress
VII. OMBUDSMAN
Work in progress
VIII. OPTIONS
1. Directive—Issuance of Aging Service Policy & Procedure Manual Chapter VIII: OPTIONS
2. Chapter—Chapter VIII: OPTIONS
3. Regulations
Appendix A OPTIONS Cost Share Countable Income
List
Appendix B 2014 OPTIONS Cost Share Scale
Appendix B Enhanced Cost Share Calculation Tool
(Excel File)
Calculation Tool Page 1 (PDF)
Calculation Tool Page 2 (PDF)
Calculation Tool Page 3 (PDF)
Appendix B Provider Attestation
Appendix C Home Care Regulations
Appendix C Home Health Regulations
Appendix D OPTIONS Service Order Documentation
Requirements
Appendix E OPTIONS Program Service Standards
Appendix E Pennsylvania Residency
Appendix E United States Legal Resident
Appendix F Calculation of Administration and Care
Management Costs
Appendix F Enrollment Steps Options to Waiver
Appendix F OPTIONS NFCIX. ASSESSMENT*
1. Directive—Issuance of Aging Service Policy & Procedure Manual Chapter IX: Assessment
2. Chapter—Chapter IX: Assessment
3. Forms
Level of Care Determination
Needs Assessment Tool4. Regulations
Appendix A. LCD Instructions
Appendix B. Physician Certification Form
Appendix B. Level of Care Determination Notice
Appendix B. OBRA Documentation Checklist for AAA
Appendix B. OBRA Form Level II—MA 0376
Appendix B. OBRA Form Level I—MA 0376
Appendix B. OBRA Form—MA 408
Appendix C. OLTL Bulletin 01-14-13, 03-14-10,
07-14-01, 55-14-01
Appendix C. OLTL Bulletin 03-14-12
Appendix C. OLTL Bulletin 55-14-025. Resources
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder Fact Sheet
Intellectual Disability Fact Sheet
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Fact Sheet
PTSD Fact Sheet
Schizophrenia Fact Sheet
Somatic Symptom Disorder Fact Sheet*The Department anticipates that assessments will be moved to Aging Well, LLC under a contract with the Department of Human Services sometime during this fiscal year. Also during this fiscal year, the Department anticipates that the Level of Care Determination will be replaced by a new tool known as the Functional Eligibility Determination, which will be administered through Aging Well. The Needs Assessment Tool will become part of the OPTIONS Chapter as a result.
X. PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Work in progress
XI. SENIOR COMMUNITY CENTERS
Work in progress
XII. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
Work in progress
XIII. CARE MANAGEMENT
Work in progress
IV. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE BULLETINS
• Socialization/Recreation/Education/Health promotion
• 12-04-01: Older Americans Act Title IIID Funding for Evidence-Based ProgramsV. COUNCIL ON AGING
Contact: Donna Reinaker, Executive Director
• Pennsylvania Council on Aging BylawsVI. PHARMACEUTICAL PROGRAM (PACE)
Contact: PACE Operations Division (717) 787-7313
• PACE Provider ManualA. PROVIDER BULLETINS
PPB-17-001 Medicare Part D Partner Plans 2017 sent January 2017 PPB-17-002 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Drug Manufacturers' Rebate Program Non Participating Manufacturers—sent February 2017 PPB-17-003 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Rebate Program Non Participating Drug Manufacturers Revised—sent February 2017 PPB-17-004 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Rebate Program Non Participating Drug Manufacturers—Revision # 2—sent March 2017 PPB-17-005 Date of Birth Edit—sent June 2017 PPB-17-006 Restricted Stimulants for PACE—sent May 2017 PPB-17-007 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Drug Manufacturers' Rebate Program Non Participating Manufacturers sent May 2017 PPB-17-008 Short Cycle Claims Reprocessing sent May 2017 PPB-17-009 Date of Birth Edit—UPDATE—sent May 2017 PPB-17-010 DUR Edits—sent June 2017 PPB-17-011 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Drug Manufacturers' Rebate Program REVISION—sent June 2017 • PPB-16-001 Prescriber Edit Enhancement sent January 2016 • PPB-16-002 Prescriber Edit Enhancement: Implementation sent January 2016 • PPB-16-003 Part D Transition Period: Ending sent February 2016 • PPB-16-004 AstraZeneca Recall sent February 2016 • PPB-16-005 Rejected Reversal Recovery sent March 2016 • PPB-16-006 Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) Implementation sent March 2016 • PPB-16-007 Update: Federal Upper Limits (FUL) sent March 2016 • PPB-16-008 Postponed Rejected Reversal Recovery sent March 2016 • PPB-16-009 Drug Manufacturers' Rebate Program Non Participating Manufacturer sent March 2016 • PPB-16-010 Mandatory Substitution sent April 2016 • PPB-16-011 Revised Audit Manual sent April 2016 • PPB-16-012 Compound Edit sent May 2016 • PPB-16-013 Update: Federal Upper Limits (FUL) sent April 2016 • PPB-16-014 DUR High Dose Edits sent May 2016 • PPB-16-015 New PACE Provider Agreement sent May 2016 PPB-16-016 New PACE Legislation sent November 2016 PPB-16-017 Drug Manufacturers' Rebate Program sent August 2016 PPB-16-018 Short Term Opioid Edit sent September 2016 PPB-16-019 Therapeutic Duplication Edit sent September 2016 PPB-16-020 Drug Manufacturers Update sent September 2016 • PPB-15-001 New Edits Bulletin sent January 2015 • PPB-15-002 Medicare Part D Plan Information Bulletin sent January 2015 • PPB-15-003 FUL (Federal Upper Limits) Reimbursement Bulletin sent January 2015 • PPB-15-004 Alzheimer Disease Edits Bulletin sent February 2015 • PPB-15-005 Quantity Limits Bulletin sent March 2015 • PPB-15-006 Part D Plan Transition Period Bulletin sent March 2015 • PPB-15-007 System Upgrade Window Bulletin sent May 2015 • PPB-15-008 $4,000 Prescription Procedure Revision Bulletin sent June 2015 • PPB-15-009 Drug Manufacturers' Rebate Program Non Participating Manufacturers sent August 2015 • PPB-15-010 Praluent® (alirocumab) Injection sent August 2015 • PPB-15-011 Mandatory Substitution sent August 2015 • PPB-15-012 Prolia® (denosumab) Injection sent August 2015 • PPB-15-014 Levemir® (Insulin Detemir [rDNA Origin] Injection) Day's Supply sent September 2015 • PPB-15-015 Immunizations: Influenza Vaccine sent October 2015 • PPB-15-016 Drug Manufacturers' Rebate Program Non Participating Manufacturers sent September 2015 • PPB-15-017 2016 Edit Enhancements sent December 2015 • PPB-15-018 Cost Exceeds Maximum Edit Revision sent October 2015 • PPB-15-019 Prescriber Edit Enhancement sent December 2015 • PPB-15-020 Medicare Part D Partner Plans 2016 sent December 2015 • PPB-14-005 ProDUR Editing of Part D claims Bulletin sent September 2014 • PPB-14-006 ProDUR Edit Additions Bulletin sent September 2014 • PPB-14-007 FUL (Federal Upper Limit) Reprocessing Bulletin sent September 2014 • PPB-14-009 Non-participating Manufacturers Bulletin sent October 2014 • PPB-13-002 FUL Reimbursement Bulletin sent May 2013 • PPB-13-003 New DUR Edits Bulletin sent March 2013 • PPB-13-004 Rejected Reversals Bulletin sent April 2013 • PPB-13-005 NCPDP 7C Edit Bulletin sent March 2013 • PPB-13-006 Compound Enhancement Bulletin sent May 2013 • PPB-13-007 Non-Participating Manufacturers Bulletin sent May 2013 • PPB-12-001 Part D Plans with Agreements Bulletin sent January 2012 • PPB-12-002 D.Ø Postponement Bulletin sent March 2012 • PPB-12-003 PACE Implementation Bulletin sent April 2012 • PPB-12-004 Correct BIN number on secondary claims sent March 2012 • PPB-12-006 PACE Implementation reminder Bulletin sent April 2012 • PPB-12-007 PACE Portal Announcement Bulletin sent April 2012 • PPB-12-008 NCPD v5.1Denial Date Bulletin sent May 2012 • PPB-12-009 Prescriber NPI edit Bulletin sent May 2012 • PPB-12-010 4Rx Identifier Edit Bulletin sent June 2012 • PPB-12-013 Non-Participating Manufacturers Bulletin sent September 2012 • PPB-12-014 FUL (Federal Upper Limits) Bulletin sent October 2012 • PPB-12-015 Short Cycle Dispensing Bulletin sent October 2012 • PPB-12-016 Part D Plans for 2013 sent November 2012 • PPB-12-018 Pro DUR Bulletin sent November 2012 B. PHYSICIAN EDUCATIONAL TRAINING
• Evaluation and management of Alzheimer's Disease and related disorders
• Aggregating the evidence on antiplatelet drugs: A review of recent clinical trials
• Helping patients with COPD breathe easier: Integrating the latest evidence on chronic lung disease into primary care practice
• Preventing falls in the elderly: What primary care clinicians can do to reduce injury and death
• Acid Suppression Therapy: Neutralizing the Hype
• Managing pain in the elderly
• Managing pain without overusing opioids: Implementing safe, effective, and less risky analgesic strategies
• Weighing the evidence on obesity and its management
• Just a spoonful of medicine helps the sugar go down: Improving the management of type 2 diabetes
• Preventing overuse of antipsychotic drugs in nursing home care
• Evaluating and managing urinary incontinence
• Anticoagulation: a key strategy—slow(er), even if not steady, wins the race
• Heart failure: Managing risk and improving patient outcomes
• Managing type 2 diabetes: a spoonful of medicine helps the sugar go down, but there's more to it than that
• Lowering lipid levels
Department of AGRICULTURE
I. POLICY STATEMENTS
A. Bureau of Administrative Services
• Right-to-Know Procedures—Public Access to Information
Contact: Susan West (717) 787-5674B. Bureau of Food Distribution
• Allowable Uses of State Food Purchase Program Capital Asset Program (CAP) Monies
Contact: Sandy Hopple (717) 772-2693C. Bureau of Market Development
• Instructions for Completion of Application for Fairs Capital Improvement Matching Funds Grant
• Guidelines: Agricultural and Rural Youth Grant Program Direct and Matching Grants
Contact: Laura England (717) 783-8462D. Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission
• Pennsylvania's Nutrient Management Act Technical Manual
• Nutrient Management Program Administrative Manual
Contact: Frank Schneider (717) 705-3895E. State Racing Commission
• Licensing Procedures and Standards for Applicants—Bureau of Harness Racing
Contact: Andrew Bender (717) 265-7751• Licensing Procedures and Standards for Applicants—Bureau of Horse Racing
Contact: Andrew Bender (717) 265-7751II. GUIDANCE MANUALS
A. Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Services
• Pennsylvania Animal Diagnostic Laboratory System User Guide
Contact: Dr. David Wolfgang (717) 783-2200B. Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement
• Standard Operating Procedures Manual
Contact: Kristen Donmoyer (717) 787-3062C. Bureau of Food Distribution
• Farmers Market Nutrition Program—Farmer/Vendor Procedure Manual
• Woman, Infants, and Children (''WIC'') FMNP Procedure Manual
• Self Declaration of Need: Income Poverty Guidelines for TEFAP, with USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
Contact: Sandy Hopple (717) 772-2693D. Bureau of Food Safety and Laboratory Services
• rBST Labeling Information
• Application to Install or Remodel a Milking System
• Supplement to a Farm Refrigerated Bulk Milk Storage Tank and/or a Precooler Installation Application
Contact: Dr. Lydia Johnson (717) 787-4315• Ice Manufacturing Plants Consumer Confidence Program Guidelines
• Reduced Oxygen Packaging (ROP) Policy and Procedures for Meat, Poultry, Fish & Seafood
• Open Air Markets Requirements for Food Protection within a Retail Food Facility
• Guidance and Requirements for Home Food Processors
• Guidelines for the Preparation of Sushi Products
• Guidelines for the Sanitary Operation of Honey Extracting Facilities
• Guidelines for Deer Meats Donated to Food Banks by Hunters
• Guidance for Labeling of Foods at Retail
• Guidance Document: Permits Allowing the Sale of Raw Milk for Human Consumption
• Guidelines: Rabbit Slaughter Operations
• Ground Beef and Fresh Sausage Manufacturing and Labeling/Deli Labeling
• Emergency Recovery: Power Outage, Flood, Contaminated Water Supply
• A Guideline for the Safe Handling of Melons
• Checklist for Mobile Food Facilities in PA
• Checklist for Temporary Food Facilities Operating with Permanent Licenses in PA
• Checklist for Retail Food Facilities Operating with Temporary Licenses in PA
Contact: Sheri L. Morris (717) 787-4315E. Bureau of Plant Industry
• Instructions for Licensing under the Pennsylvania Commercial Feed Law
• Instructions for Licensing under the Pennsylvania Fertilizer Act
• Directions for Renewing Specialty Fertilizer Registration in Pennsylvania
• Instruction for Licensing under the Pennsylvania Agricultural Liming Materials Act
• Commercial Feed Enforcement Action Matrix
Contact: David Dressler (717) 772-5216• Instructions for Licensing under the Pennsylvania Seed Act
Contact: Johnny Zook (717) 787-4894• Directions for Registering Pesticides in Pennsylvania
• Experimental Pesticides Use Permits
Contact: John Lake (717) 772-5211• Grower Record Keeping Guidelines for Pesticides Applications made under an Emergency Exemption
• Instructions for Licensing under the Pennsylvania Soil and Plant Amendment Act
• Directions for Soil and Plant Amendment Registration in Pennsylvania
Contact: David Dressler (717) 772-5216• IPM for Pennsylvania Schools: A How-To Manual
Contact: Sara Pickel (717) 772-5227F. Bureau of Ride and Measurement Standards
• Amusement Ride Operators' and Attendants' Manual
Contact: Walt Remmert (717) 787-9089G. Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission
• Best Management Practices Manual for Pennsylvania Livestock and Poultry Operations
Contact: Karl Brown (717) 787-8821• Resource Enhancement and Protection Program (REAP)—Program Guidelines and Application
Contact: Joel Semke (717) 705-4032• Odor Management Guidance and Technical Manual
• Odor Best Management (BMPs) for Facility Odor Management
• Odor Management Plan (OMP) Standard Plan Template
Contact: Karl Dymond (570) 836-2181, ext. 3030• Guidelines for the Agricultural Conservation Technical Assistance Program
• Guidelines for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Conservation District Administrative Support Program
• Special Project Guidelines—''Building for Tomorrow'' Leadership Development Program
• Special Project Guidelines—Ombudsman Program
• Special Project Guidelines—Pennsylvania Envirothon Education Scholarship Program
Contact: Johan Berger (717) 772-4189H. State Racing Commission
• Guidelines for Medications in Racehorses—Bureau of Harness Racing
• Guidelines for Medications in Racehorses—Bureau of Horse Racing
Contact: Jason Klouser (717) 705-1626III. INTERNAL GUIDELINES
A. Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Services
• Bureau of Animal Health and Diagnostic Service Policy and Field Personnel Guidance Field Personnel Involvement in Animal Cruelty Investigations
Contact: Dr. Kevin Brightbill (717) 705-1626B. Bureau of Farmland Preservation
• Checklist for Review of an Agricultural Conservation Easement Purchase Recommendation
• Checklist for Evaluation of a County Agricultural Conservation Easement Purchase Program
Contact: Douglas M. Wolfgang (717) 783-3167C. Bureau of Food Safety and Laboratory Services
• Summary of Enforcement Requirements for Violations of Bacterial Count, Somatic Cell Count and Antibiotic Residue Tests for Individual Milk Producer Samples
• Clarification of Enforcement Policy for a Producer Utilizing Two Bulk Milk Tanks
• Producer Record Transfer Program
• Tolerances for Egg Quality, below which a Warning Letter shall be issued to a store
• Tolerances for Egg Quality, below which Seizure of Eggs will be made at a store
• Tolerances for Egg Quality, below which Prosecution will be initiated against a store
• Tolerances for Egg Quality, below which Seizure of Eggs will be made at a plant
• Implementation Guidance for the Consumer Advisory Provision of the PA Food Code
• Potentially Hazardous Food Determination Enforcement Guidance: Frozen Dessert Law—Pasteurization Requirements for Dry Frozen Yogurt Mixes that contain Allowed Live Yogurt Cultures
• Inspection Requirement Guidelines for Farmers Markets and Stands
• Expired Food Products at Retail Sale
Contact: Dr. Lydia Johnson (717) 787-4315D. Bureau of Market Development
• Agricultural Fair Program State Premium Guideline Book
• Healthy Farms and Healthy Schools Program—Program Objectives
• PATH to Organic Program
Contact: Laura England (717) 783-8462E. Bureau of Plant Industry
• Plant Pest Act Enforcement Action Penalty Matrix
Contact: Dana Rhodes (717) 772-5205• Fertilizer Enforcement Action Penalty Matrix
• Soil and Plant Amendment Enforcement Action Penalty Matrix
Contact: David Dressler (717) 772-5216• Pesticide Enforcement Action Penalty Matrix
Contact: Ruth Welliver (717) 772-5222• Seed Enforcement Action Penalty Matrix
Contact: Johnny Zook (717) 787-4894IV. OTHER
A. Bureau of Food Safety and Laboratory Services
• Industry Responsibilities with respect to Broken Seals
Contact: Dr. Lydia Johnson (717) 787-4315• Hot and Cold Holding of Foods
• Guidelines for Maple Syrup Operations
Contact: Sheri L. Morris (717) 787-4315• A Retailer's Guide to Assuring Shelf Egg Safety & Quality
• Safe Handling of Eggs
• Safe Handling of Fresh Fruits & Vegetables
Contact: Dr. Lydia Johnson (717) 787-4315B. Bureau of Plant Industry
• Pennsylvania Pesticide Hypersensitivity Registration Information
Contact: Ruth Welliver (717) 772-5222• Manufacture and Distribution of Raw Milk or Raw Milk Products for an Agronomic Purpose other than for Human Consumption
Contact: Erin K. Bubb (717) 772-5215
Department of BANKING AND SECURITIES (DOBS)
Nonregulatory public documents of the Department of Banking and Securities are divided into three indexed categories listed below: Letters from Secretaries of Banking and Securities to Regulated Entities; Guidance Available Regarding Compliance with Depository Institution Statutes and Regulations; and, Guidance Available Regarding Compliance with Licensee Statutes and Regulations. The contact for all Department of Banking and Securities documents is the Office of Chief Counsel at (717) 787-1471.
SECRETARIES' LETTERS The following is a historical list of letters to regulated entities from respective Secretaries of Banking and Securities providing guidance regarding compliance with statutes and regulations applicable to Pennsylvania state-chartered banking institutions, savings associations, credit unions, and nondepository institutions licensed to make mortgage and other types of loans in Pennsylvania.
2016 12/13/16 Secretary's Letter to all licensed money transmitters regulated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities regarding on November 3, 2016, Governor Wolf signed into law Act 129 of 2016 and the provisions of the Act become effective 60 days after the November 3 enactment therefore, all licensees must be compliant with the provisions of Act 129 by the January 2, 2017 effective date. 10/27/16 Secretary's Letter to all Pennsylvania state-chartered, licensed, and registered financial services institutions and companies regarding the Department continuing to work collaboratively with federal regulators, other states financial regulators, and other Commonwealth agencies to address cybersecurity challenges. 9/23/16 2017 Bank Holidays 7/8/16 Acting Deputy Secretary's Letter to all licensed check cashers regarding amendments to the Check Casher Licensing Act following the passage of Senate Bill 489, signed into law on June 17, 2016, as Act 45 of 2016. 2015 9/29/15 Secretary's Letter to all persons that are engaged in money transmission by selling services to persons including non-profits, religious organizations, charities and political campaigns (''third-party recipient'') for the movement of money from a donor's bank account or credit card to a third-party recipient that this entities are in compliance with the money transmission laws of the Commonwealth. 9/16/15 2016 Bank Holidays 9/8/15 Secretary's Letter to all state-chartered, licensed, and registered financial services institutions and companies announcing the formation of a Cybersecurity Task Force, describing Commonwealth cybersecurity efforts, and encouraging the development of cybersecurity attack prevention and mitigation plans using available and recommended resources. 7/8/15 Deputy Secretary's Letter states that state-chartered credit unions are preapproved to include in their field of members the 12 types of associational groups enumerated in 12 CFR part 701. 3/20/15 Acting Secretary's Letter to all Licensees under the Debt Management Services Act regarding the Department's regulation addressing continuing education requirements. 2/19/15 Deputy Secretary's Letter to Chief Executive Officers of all Pennsylvania State-Chartered Banks, Bank and Trust Companies, and Savings Banks regarding the AOCI opt-out election on the institution's March 31, 2015 Call Report. 2014 10/18/14 Acting Deputy Secretary's Letter to mortgage loan correspondents providing guidance if assignment of loans to a warehouse table funder does not occur simultaneously with funding as required by Section 6102 of the Mortgage Licensing Act, 7 Pa.C.S. § 6102 10/1/14 Secretary's Letter to all entities engaged in the Debt Settlement Services Business with Pennsylvania residents announces enactment of Debt Settlement Services Act 9/5/14 2015 Bank Holidays 8/22/14 Secretary's Letter to all Licensees under the Motor Vehicle Sales Finance Act informing them of the December 1, 2014, effective date of the new, consolidated Consumer Credit Code, Chapter 62 of which repeals and replaces the MVSFA. 7/30/14 Secretary's Letter to all Pennsylvania State-Chartered Banks, Bank and Trust Companies and Savings Banks announcing New Assessment Regulation 7/30/14 Secretary's Letter to all Pennsylvania State-Chartered Credit Unions announcing New Assessment Regulation 7/30/14 Secretary's Letter to all Pennsylvania State-Chartered Trust Companies announcing New Assessment Regulation 6/26/14 Secretary's Letter to all Pennsylvania State-Chartered Credit Unions announces that on June 18, 2014, Governor Corbett signed into law House Bill 2009 as Act 62 of 2014, which updates and modernizes the Credit Union Code. 6/25/14 Secretary's Letter to all Broker-Dealers, Investment Advisers and Registrants of Securities Subject to the Pennsylvania Securities Act of 1972 announces that on June 10, 2014, Governor Corbett signed into law Senate Bill 1045 as Act 52 of 2014, which amends the Pennsylvania Securities Act of 1972 to reflect changes necessitated by the 2012 merger of the Pennsylvania Securities Commission into the Department of Banking and developments in federal and state securities laws over the past decade. 1/16/14 Deputy Secretary's Letter announces that Pennsylvania one-page mortgage disclosure is no longer required to be issued by mortgage licensees. 1/8/14 Deputy Secretary's Letter announces changes to coverage of the Consumer Equity Protection Act as a result of changes in federal law. 2013 9/17/13 2014 Bank Holidays 7/11/13 Secretary's Letter to persons engaged in the mortgage loan business in Pennsylvania or with Pennsylvania residents regarding the Governor's recent signing into law of House Bill 1124, enacted as Act 38 of 2013, which amends the Mortgage Licensing Act. 6/24/13 Secretary's Letter addresses repeal of the Savings Association Code of 1967 by Act 23 of 2013. 2/1/13 Deputy Secretary's Letter to Chief Executive Officers of all Banks, Bank and Trust Companies, Savings Banks and Savings Associations to provide guidance on the Department's position concerning the calculation of the credit exposure arising from a derivative transaction or a securities financing transaction entered into by an Institution for purpose of determining an Institution's lending limit. 2012 11/14/12 Secretary's Letter provides information regarding Acts 170—172 of 2012, House Bills 2368—2370, known as the ''Banking Law Modernization Package.'' 9/14/12 2013 Bank Holidays 7/2/12 Joint Secretary's Letter with Federal Reserve Banks of Cleveland and Philadelphia announces Federal Reserve's Emergency Communications System and encourages all Pennsylvania state-chartered institutions to participate. 2011 12/22/11 Secretary's Letter announces new Office of Client Financial Services. 10/6/11 Secretary's Letter addresses final HUD SAFE Act Regulation and indicates Department will begin interpreting the Mortgage Licensing Act consistent with the HUD Final Regulation. 9/15/11 2012 Bank Holidays 9/12/11 Secretary's Letter requests all regulated entities to work constructively with local governments, individuals and businesses which are experiencing financial difficulties due to Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee. 7/21/11 Joint Secretary's Letter with Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency addresses termination of the Homeowner's Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program. 1/27/11 Deputy Secretary's Letter addresses issues regarding and provides guidance on the Small Business Lending Fund, established by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. 2010 10/6/10 Deputy Secretary's Letter states that credit unions are preapproved to offer short-term, small amount loans (''STS Loans'') in parity with the ability of federally chartered credit unions as authorized by the National Credit Union Administration (''NCUA'') pursuant to Section 501(e)(1) and (f) of the Credit Union Code. 8/25/10 2011 Bank Holidays 2009 9/18/09 2010 Bank Holidays 8/05/09 The letter provides information regarding Act 31 of 2009, House Bill 1654 (P.N. 2448), which amends Pennsylvania's existing mortgage industry licensing law, 7 Pa.C.S. Chapter 61, in order to implement the federal Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 (the ''SAFE Act''), 12 U.S.C. § 5101 et seq. 5/29/09 Secretary's Letter asking banking institutions to show flexibility and understanding toward state employees whose incomes may be temporarily disrupted as the result of a potential budget impasse. 4/24/09 Secretary's Letter to discussing the depository institutions confidentiality provisions of the Department of Banking Code related to examination reports and enforcement proceedings. 1/08/09 Secretary's Letter regarding debt management services and debt settlement services in Pennsylvania under the Debt Management Services Act, effective February 6, 2009. 2008 10/31/08 Secretary's Letter addresses questions regarding the ability of state-chartered banks, bank and trust companies and stock savings banks to participate in the United States Treasury's Capital Purchase Program in light of certain requirements contained in the Banking Code of 1965. 10/27/08 Secretary's Letter regarding recently announced programs by the U.S. Treasury and FDIC to enhance the strength of financial institutions, foster market liquidity and promote market stability. 9/09/08 2009 Bank Holidays 7/11/08 Secretary's Letter provides detailed explanation of three bills signed into law by Governor Edward G. Rendell on July 8, 2008: Act 56 of 2008, House Bill 2179 (P.N. 4020), the new consolidated mortgage licensing bill (the ''Mortgage Act''), Act 57 of 2008, Senate Bill 483 (P.N. 2163), which amends the Loan Interest and Protection Law (the ''LIPL''), and Act 58 of 2008, Senate Bill 484 (P.N. 2251), which amends the Department of Banking Code (the ''DOB Code''). 4/23/08 Secretary's Letter discusses the MOU between NY, NJ and PA Department of Banking regarding regional interstate branching. 2/28/08 Secretary's Letter regarding General Assembly considering legislation to create a new licensing category for individual mortgage originators in the Commonwealth. 2007 12/10/07 Secretary's Letter asking financial institutions to work to meet the credit needs of Pennsylvania heating oil dealers during the 2007-2008 winter season. 12/06/07 Deputy Secretary's Letter stating that Pennsylvania state-chartered credit unions that are eligible members of Visa U.S.A. are pre-approved to receive and retain stock that will be issued by Visa Inc. as part of a corporate restructuring in parity with the ability of federally-chartered credit unions. 10/10/07 2008 Bank Holidays 9/14/07 Deputy Secretary's Letter addresses acceptable means by which the required annual audit of trust activities of trust companies, bank and trust companies, and savings banks and savings associations that exercise trust powers may be accomplished, as required by Section 1407 of the Banking Code. 4/13/07 Letter provides guidance on nontraditional mortgage product risks. 2/01/07 The Pennsylvania Department of Banking joins with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in urging you to consider ways that your institution might choose to participate in the IRS' Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. 1/12/07 The Secretary's Letter announces the December 16, 2006 publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin of a Statement of Policy which defines dishonest, fraudulent, illegal, unfair, unethical, negligent and incompetent conduct under Sections 313(a)(5) and (14) of the MBBCEPA. 1/10/07 Letter announces that Pennsylvania state banking institutions and Pennsylvania national banks are hereby permitted to observe Monday, November 12, 2007, as an optional legal holiday in recognition of Veteran's Day. 2006 10/04/06 2007 Bank Holidays 6/28/06 Secretary's Memo to State-Chartered Banking and Trust Institutions, Savings Associations and Credit Unions; National Banks and Federal Thrifts regarding the Rise in Reports of Fraudulent Cashier's Checks. 6/01/06 Secretary's Memo to State-Chartered Banking and Trust Institutions, Savings Associations and Credit Unions regarding the Influenza Pandemic Preparedness. 2005 10/14/05 2006 Bank Holiday Schedule 4/13/05 Secretary's Letter states that overdraft protection programs are permissible for state-chartered depository institutions and provides guidelines for such programs. 2004 12/1/04 The Secretary's Letter request that State and National Banks, State and Federally Chartered Savings Banks and State and Federally Chartered Savings and Loan Associations consider the difficult winter period and the effect it will have on the cash flow of over 600 heating oil dealers operating in the Commonwealth. 9/30/04 Pennsylvania state-chartered trust companies, bank and trust companies, and savings banks and savings associations with trust powers may engage in fiduciary activities to the same extent as national banks without notice to the Department. 9/23/04 Secretary's Letter on behalf of Governor Edward G. Rendell, encourage leaders of financial institutions to act with reasonable forbearance toward local governments, individuals and businesses which are experiencing financial difficulties due to the recent floods. 8/03/04 The Secretary's Letter informs all lenders and brokers under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Department's concerns related to the use of improperly influenced appraisals. Letter also addresses ''builder exception'' under the Mortgage Bankers and Brokers and Consumer Equity Protection Act. 3/19/04 Secretary's Letter addresses terms and conditions of ''selective first payment due date'' options and ''deferred first payment'' options that may be offered to buyers as part of installment sale contracts under the MVSFA. 2003 9/30/03 The Secretary's Letter states that overdraft protection programs permissible for state-chartered depository institutions and provides guidelines for such programs. OCC Interpretive Letter # 914. 9/2/03 The Secretary's Letter informs all mortgage lenders and/or mortgage brokers of the restrictions regarding the use of lock-in agreements. 8/22/03 The Secretary's Letter reminds all motor vehicle lenders that PA law requires motor vehicle lienholders to mail or deliver the outstanding motor vehicle certificate of title to the vehicle owner immediately upon satisfaction of the respective lienholder's security interest in the vehicle. 8/11/03 The Secretary's Letter, informs all mortgage lenders and/or mortgage brokers of the requirement to provide the written cautionary notice disclosure to an applicant for a ''covered loan'' at least three business days prior to consummation of that type of mortgage loan transaction. 7/25/03 The Secretary's Letter discusses the terms and conditions of deferred payment programs that may be offered to buyers as part of installment sales contracts originated by licensees. 6/25/03 The Secretary's Letter is intended to clarify the Department's position regarding the terms and conditions of deferred payment programs that may be offered to buyers as part of installment sales contracts originated by licensees under the MVSFA. 6/11/03 The Secretary's Letter that requests licensees and registrants under the Check Casher Licensing Act to voluntarily adopt a policy of cashing all government-issued checks at the rate authorized for government assistance checks in Section 503(a)(1) of the Check Casher Licensing Act. 5/8/03 The Secretary's Letter states that the Act 207 of 2002 provides Pennsylvania state-chartered credit unions parity with federally-chartered credit unions in regard to activities, field of membership requests, and investing in credit union service organizations, subject to a notice requirement. 5/2/03 Secretary's Letter stating that check cashers licensed by the Department of Banking must comply with the statement of policy issued May of 1998 concerning the Check Casher Licensing Act. The statement of policy provides that check cashers should post a notice of exact fees and charges, which shall be within the maximum prescribed in the act. The notice should be in plain view and in a location readily apparent to the consumer transacting business at each check casher location. 5/2/03 Secretary's Letter stating that retail food stores registered with the Department of Banking must comply with the statement of policy issued May of 1998 concerning the Check Casher Licensing Act. The statement of policy provides that check cashers should post a notice of exact fees and charges, which shall be within the maximum prescribed in the act. The notice should be in plain view and in a location readily apparent to the consumer transacting business at each check casher location. 4/1/03 The Secretary's Letter discusses state-charted banks engaging in payday lending activities. 3/26/03 The Secretary's Letter discusses the Streamlined Call Report filing requirements. 2002 9/23/02 The Secretary's Letter discusses that the Act 55 of 2001 definition of ''Covered Loan'' changes effective October 1, 2002; and that ''Median Family Income'' statistical estimates necessary for lenders to calculate (a) repayment ability of potential obligor under Section 512(b), and (b) whether negative amortization terms may be imposed on a potential obligor under Section 511(c), are now stated in the convenient chart attached to the letter. 6/3/02 Secretary's Letter discusses the Pilot Program for Residential Real Estate and Small Business Loans. 3/15/02 Secretary's Letter announces that by virtue of publication in the March 2, 2002 Pennsylvania Bulletin (Vol. 32, No. 9), the Mortgage Bankers and Brokers and Consumer Equity Protection Act (''MBBCEPA'') Continuing Education Regulation (the ''Regulation'') is now in effect for all licensees under the MBBCEPA. Therefore, all licensees must be in compliance with the requirements contained in the Regulation by June 30, 2003, in order to renew a license. 2001 12/21/01 This letter is to set forth in writing the Pennsylvania Department of Banking (the ''Department'') position on issues related to the ability of a Pennsylvania state-chartered bank, bank and trust company, or savings bank (''PA Bank'') under Section 322 of the Banking Code of 1965 (''Section 322''). 7 P.S. § 322. 10/19/01 Secretary's Letter regarding President Bush's Executive Order Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions with Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit or Support Terrorism. 8/17/01 Letter to announce Act 55 of 2001, the Mortgage Bankers and Brokers and Consumer Equity Protection Act. A summary of Act 55 is attached to the Secretary's Letter. 1/4/01 Letter announces that Pennsylvania state banking institutions and Pennsylvania national banks are hereby permitted to observe Monday, November 12, 2001, as an optional legal holiday in recognition of Veteran's Day. 2000 11/29/00 Governor Ridge signed into law as Act 89 of 2000, the Bank Parity Bill, HB 2533 of 2000 (P.N. 4073). 3/30/00 Pennsylvania State-chartered banks, bank and trust companies and savings banks may establish and operate messenger service branches. 3/23/00 Loans to Directors and Section 1414 1/18/00 Department's General Position on Internet Banking 1999 8/23/99 Holidays for 2000 5/26/99 Letter interprets section 1414 of the Banking Code of 1965 as permitting Pennsylvania state-chartered banks, bank and trust companies, and savings banks to charge interest on loans to their executive officers to the same extent as permitted under Federal Reserve ''Regulation O.'' 5/12/99 Permissible Bank Holidays for 2000. 5/12/99 Letter states that state-chartered banking institutions and offices of national banks located in Pennsylvania may remain open for business on January 1, 2, and 3, 2000, in order to address customers' questions and concerns regarding Year 2000 computer transaction issues. 1/22/99 Record Keeping Guidelines under the Mortgage Bankers and Brokers Act. 1/22/99 Record Keeping Guidelines under the Consumer Discount Company Act. 1998 1/23/98 Year 2000 readiness and credit underwriting criteria for credit unions. 1/15/98 Year 2000 readiness and credit underwriting criteria. 1997 8/27/97 Holidays for 1998. 6/9/97 Letter addresses electronic submission of Call Reports. 4/24/97 Letter discusses computer problems in the year 2000. 1/31/97 Letter regarding federal regulatory agencies having adopted a revised Uniform Financial Institutions Rating System which has been known as CAMEL. 1996 11/25/96 Letter discusses the adjustment to the overhead assessment methodology for non-depository trust companies that it implemented in 1994. 4/16/96 Letter regarding authority of Pennsylvania state-chartered banking institutions to sell annuities issued by insurance companies. 1/26/96 Letter regarding heavy snowfall and floods having had a profound impact upon many communities in Pennsylvania and the financial hardships imposed upon your customers by this devastation. 1995 10/10/95 Letter to Presidents of Pennsylvania State-chartered Credit Unions forwarding Investment Powers, Standards and Accounting Guidelines for Pennsylvania state-chartered credit unions as required by Section 501(b)(7) of the Credit Union Code which was amended by House Bill 2563, effective February 12, 1995. 7/11/95 Letter regarding Act 39 of 1995, amends the provisions of Pennsylvania's Banking Code to authorize full interstate banking and branching under Pennsylvania law and to facilitate the operations of interstate banks in Pennsylvania. 3/24/95 Letter regarding the Simplification and Availability of Bank Credit Act. 1994 11/17/94 Letter to the Presidents and Chief Compliance Officers of Pennsylvania First Mortgage Companies regarding mortgage companies disbursing loan proceeds in a form prescribed by applicable law. 11/8/94 Letter to all Chief Executive Officers of Banks, Bank and Trust Companies, Savings Banks regarding Assets pledged for uninsured trust deposits. 10/13/94 Letter to the Presidents of Pennsylvania State-Chartered Credit Unions regarding automated teller machines at locations other than credit union's principal place of business. 10/5/94 Letter to all Chief Executive Officers of Banks, Bank and Trust Companies, Trust Companies, Savings Banks, Savings and Loan Associations regarding role change for outside auditors. 8/22/94 Letter to Chief Executive Officers of Pennsylvania Banking Institutions regarding bank holidays. 8/9/94 Letter to the Chief Executive Officers of Pennsylvania State-Chartered Banking Institutions, Savings Associations and Entities Licensed by the Department of Banking regarding enforcing the regulations of the Department of Banking Code, which provides for assessments of penalties and interest against financial institutions for failing to pay assessment and examination fees in a timely manner. 3/29/94 Letter to the Chief Executive Officers of Pennsylvania State-Chartered Non-Depository Trust Companies regarding the Department revising its examination/assessment billing method for non-depository trust companies. 1993 12/9/93 Letter to the Presidents and Chief Executive Officers of Pennsylvania State-Chartered Banking Institutions regarding a new schedule for costs associated with the examination and supervision of state-chartered banks. 1992 9/24/92 Letter to the Presidents and Chief Executive Officers of Pennsylvania State-Chartered Banking Institutions regarding evaluating the adequacy of capital and loan loss reserves separately. 1991 9/3/91 Letter to all Motor Vehicle Sales Finance Companies discussing the problems with late delivery of certificates of title by motor vehicle lenders upon satisfaction of the existing loan. Letter states that title must be released immediately upon satisfaction of a loan. 8/23/91 Letter to all CEOs of Pennsylvania Chartered Savings Associations and all Pennsylvania Department of Banking Examiners clarifying its 7/29/91 interpretation of section 510 of the Savings Association Code of 1967, 7 P.S. § 6020-70(a)(3) which states that the Department will not object to and will not cite in an examination report a savings association employer for offering and providing favorable terms and rates on loans to such association's employees. 7/29/91 Letter to all CEOs of Pennsylvania Chartered Savings Associations and all Pennsylvania Department of Banking Examiners interpreting section 510 of the Savings Association Code of 1967, 7 P.S. § 6020-70(a)(3). 5/2/91 Letter to all Pennsylvania State-Chartered Banks, Savings Associations, and Credit Unions, OCC, OTS, NCUA, FDIC, Federal Reserve Board and all State Financial Regulatory Agencies informing them that Settlers Trust Savings Bank has not been and is not currently chartered to be a Pensylvania state-chartered or federally chartered bank, bank and trust company, savings bank, or savings association. 1990 12/3/90 Letter to the Executive Officer of the banking institution addressed: regarding the new minimum requirements for Annual Audits performed by Certified Public Accountants. 7/10/90 Letter to CEOs of Pennsylvania Financial Institutions informing them of an enforcement order against Mellon Bank, N.A. by the Pennsylvania Department of Insurance—re: Collateral Protection Insurance. Letter requests a summary of any existing collateral protection insurance programs to be used by the Department to assist the Department in drafting regulations to determine reasonable fees for licensees under the MVSFA. 7/10/90 Letter to CEOs of all Pennsylvania financial institutions informing them of the Department's opinion on the applicability of the ''Anti-takeover law'', Act 36 of 1990. 7/10/90 Letter to CEOs of all Pennsylvania Credit Unions informing them that credit unions must take immediate action in order to retain the power to indemnify their directors and volunteer officers. Also informing them that a special meeting of the board of directors should be called immediately to discuss adoption of a bylaw opting out of new provisions of the recently enacted ''Anti-takeover Law'', Act 36 of 1990. 6/11/90 Letter to CEOs and Boards of Directors of State-Chartered Credit Unions informing them that strict compliance with section 27 of the Credit Union Act, 15 Pa.C.S.A. § 12327, is required whenever a state-chartered credit union plans to merge or consolidate with any other credit union. In the future, failure to submit a merger application to the Department prior to the consummation of a merger will be viewed as a violation of law. 6/6/90 Letter to CEOs of state-chartered commercial banks and state-chartered credit unions informing them of the Department's opinion on the permissibility of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (''FHLB/P'') offering membership to other depository institutions in PA. Specifically, the FHLB/P would like to extend offers of membership to state-chartered commercial banks and state-chartered credit unions in PA. 5/17/90 Letter to CEOs of all Pennsylvania banking institutions informing them that the Department has recently issued an opinion regarding the impermissible collateralization of interest rate swap agreements. 4/30/90 Letter to all state-chartered credit unions issuing a new fee schedule for overhead assessment. 3/5/90 Letter to CEOs of all federally-insured state-chartered banks and S & Ls discussing the Resolution Trust Corporation, who is soliciting potential bidders for failing S&Ls. Letter requests institutions who are considering bidding to notify this Department before the bidding process begins. 1/18/90 Letter discusses FIRREA and additional language added to Section 222, entitled ACTIVITIES OF SAVINGS ASSOCIATIONS, which adds a new section to the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, Section 28, which states that Disclosures by Uninsured Savings Associations which are not insured by the Corporation, shall disclose clearly and conspicuously that the savings association's deposits are not federally insured. 1989 11/1/89 Letter to CEOs of PA Banking Institutions discusses legal holidays for 1990. The Department has been advised by the Federal Reserve Banks of Philadelphia and Cleveland that it is their intention to observe Veterans' Day on Monday, November 12. The Department exercises its authority under Section 113(b)(x) that all state-chartered institutions have the option to observe Monday, November 12, 1990, as an optional holiday. 9/29/89 Letter lists legal bank holidays for 1990. 8/11/89 Letter to PA savings associations which are insured by the PSAIC regarding Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act and Section 222, entitled ''Activities of Savings Associations'' which requires certain disclosures be made by non-federally insured savings associations. 4/13/89 Letter discusses House Bill 979, Act 173 of 1988 which makes several significant changes in the Banking Code of 1965, including provisions which provide real estate investment and development authority to commercial savings banks; permit commercial and mortgage-backed securities powers; and, permit commercial and savings banks to make investments not presently permitted under statute in amounts up to 3% of assets with no more than 1% in any one investment. 1988 11/3/88 Letter regarding survey of institutions offering low-cost checking and savings accounts. 11/2/88 Letter announces survey to be conducted by the Department regarding low-cost deposit accounts availability at banks and savings and loan associations. 10/17/88 Letter lists legal bank holidays for 1989. 9/30/88 Letter mailed to state-chartered banking institutions asking for a Report of Condition and Report of Income as of the close of business 9/30/88. 7/15/88 Letter to lenders asking them to act with forbearance toward farmers who may have been experiencing financial difficulties due to poor weather conditions. 6/30/88 Letter announces increase in assessments. 6/27/88 Letter to CEOs of bank and trust companies discusses the review of assessment fees for trust companies and trust departments. Letter asks institutions to complete a Report of Trust Assets. 6/3/88 Letter announces legislative amendments to sections 112, 166 & 117 of the Banking Code of 1965. 5/31/88 Letter to realtors discusses Senate Bill 7 of 1988, the Mortgage Bankers and Brokers Act. 4/6/88 Letter discusses the liquidation of TMIC Insurance Company and the need for some financial institutions to obtain alternate coverage. 1987 12/11/87 Letter to bank and savings and loan association CEOs—re: provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code regarding full-day hours during the holidays. 11/4/87 Letter lists fixed and optional bank holidays for 1988. 8/28/87 Letter permits closing of institutions for Constitution Day celebration in Philadelphia, September 17, 1987. 6/24/87 Letter discusses requirements under Section 403 of the Banking Code of 1965 relating to report of condition & report of income. 3/23/87 Letter addressed to CEOs of all PA state-chartered banking institutions discusses Sections 1407(a) and 1407(c) of the Banking Code of 1965, which revises the minimum requirements for Directors' audits performed by CPAs. 2/5/87 Letter discusses permissibility of purchase or establishment of discount brokerage office subsidiaries under sections 311(b), 502(d) and 203(d) of the Banking Code of 1965. 1/16/87 Letter discusses Senate Bill 1389, Act No. 205 of 1986, amending various provisions of the Banking Code of 1965 (P.L. 847 No. 346) particularly § 1610 relating to fair pricing provisions. 1/6/87 Letter discusses permissibility of investment on mutual funds under the provision of the Banking Code of 1965, 7 P.S. § 307. 1986 11/6/86 Letter contains a list of fixed and optional bank holidays for 1987. 9/30/86 Letter requests Report of Condition and Income as of September 30, 1986. 8/21/86 Letter discusses ownership of stock by state chartered institutions of out-of-state bank holding companies and 7 P.S. §§ 116, 311. 6/26/86 Letter requests Report of Condition and Income as of the close of business June 30, 1986. 3/17/86 Letter announces CSBS Computer Audit & Control Conference for bankers. 1985 12/20/85 Letter requests report of condition and income for 4th Quarter of 1985. 12/16/85 Letter announces Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday as a fixed holiday. 11/4/85 Letter lists all fixed and optional bank holidays for 1986. 9/25/85 Letter requests report of condition and income as of the close of business—9/30/85. 6/14/85 Letter announces upcoming examination of all corporations licensed under Pennsylvania's Secondary Mortgage Loan Act. 5/31/85 Letter discusses brokered loan fraud. 5/16/85 Letter announces ''Day with the Secretary'' program. 4/29/85 Letter discusses requirements for directors' audits pursuant to 7 P.S. § 1407(a) and the relevant regulations. 4/2/85 Letter announces CSBS Computer Audit & Control Conference for bankers. 1/30/85 Letter announces substantive amendments to 7 P.S. § 408, House Bill No. 2453, Act No. 1984-217. 1984 12/20/84 Letter announces staff changes in the banking bureau of the Department. 12/12/84 Letter discusses requirement of § 1407 of the Banking Code of 1965 regarding audit requirements. 11/28/84 Letter discusses increasing fees and charges for traditional financial services. 10/19/84 Letter announces banking legal holidays for 1985. 10/9/84 Letter discusses Section 105(B.1) of the Banking Code of 1965, establishment of additional offices in Pennsylvania by foreign banking organizations. 7/26/84 Letter discusses Senate Bill 1304, Act No. 128 of 1984, Senate Bill 1305, Act. No. 129 of 1984 and amendments to § 302, § 303, § 401 of the Banking Code of 1965. 7/26/84 Letter discusses Senate Bill No. 1304, Act No. 128 of 1984 which amended sections 203, 306, 308, 310, 311, 404, 405, 505, 805, 908, 1415, 1609, 1910, 2002 of the Banking Code of 1965. 7/26/84 Letter discusses Senate Bill No. 1080, Act No. 125 of 1984 which amended sections 311, 404, 514, 610, 802, 1217, 1405, 1609, 1801 and 1809 of the Banking Code of 1965. 7/13/84 Letter discusses amendment to Section 1910(d) of the Banking Code of 1965, which requires directors and officers to have an audit performed of the books and affairs of the institution at least once per year. 6/18/84 Letter announces Department's revisions to branch application forms. 6/14/84 Letter discusses Banking Code of 1965, § 307—Investment Securities (other than stock) and OCC revising its interpretation of ruling 7.1100, redefining capital and surplus for the purposes of investment limitations. 3/5/84 Letter is a reminder of importance of making and maintaining arrangements to backup data processing equipment and provide for reconstruction of records. 2/23/84 Letter discusses Section 319 of the Banking Code of 1965 and variable rate consumer installment loans. 2/17/84 Letter discusses the technological revolution which is affecting the banking industry. The letter also announces a presentation of CSBS Computer Audit and Control Conference for Bankers to be held in Philadelphia, PA on April 23—26, 1984. 1/24/84 Letter discusses Section 307 of the Banking Code of 1965 and investments in shares of money market mutual funds. 1983 12/5/83 Letter discusses annual audits of one-bank holding companies and multi-bank holding companies in compliance with Sections 1407 of the Banking Code of 1965. 12/1/83 Letter discusses impact of deregulation on industry. 10/13/83 Letter announces deletion of Section 14.1 and 14.2 from Title 10 of the Pa. Code. 10/7/83 Letter announces 1984 legal bank holidays. 4/14/83 Letter discusses Garn-St. Germain Depository Act of 1982 and preemption of state law re: alternative mortgage loans and override of 7 P.S. § 505. 4/12/83 Letter regarding electronic automation. 4/8/83 Letter regarding the Garn-St. Germain Depository Institutions Act of 1982 overrides state law to the extent that it permits adjustable-rate mortgages to be made or purchased by state-chartered banks, bank and trust companies, trust companies, and private banks. 2/28/83 Letter discusses annual audits requirement contained in Section 17.1(a), Title 10 of the Pennsylvania Code. 2/15/83 Letter discusses mortgage loans requiring special consideration such as those affected by temporary unemployment of borrower. 2/2/83 Letter discusses Garn-St. Germain Depository Institution Act of 1982 overriding substantially equal payments requirements of Section 310 of the Banking Code of 1965. 1/24/83 Letter discusses exercising of compassion and forbearance in dealing with unemployed customers. 1/17/83 Letter discusses recent amendments to Chapter 7 of the Banking Code of 1965, as amended. 1/3/83 Letter concerns substantial increase in the number of institutions advertising repurchase agreements. 1982 12/8/82 Letter discusses examination of PA Bank Holding Companies by Department. 11/1/82 Letter lists legal bank holidays for 1983. 7/30/82 Letter addressed to thrift CEOs and discusses asset restatement accounting. 7/2/82 Letter to MVSFA licensees discusses Act No. 160 of 1982 and maximum permissible finance charges. 6/4/82 Letter discusses House Bill No. 1739, Act No. 79 of 1982, which amended sections 202, 308, 311, 319, 320, 407, 504, 506, 610, 702, 703, 1414, 2004 and 1609 of the Banking Code of 1965. 6/4/82 Letter discusses House Bill No. 1889, Act No. 44 of 1982, which amended sections 113, 114, 115, 903, 904 and 905 of the Banking Code of 1965. 4/5/82 Letter announces change of policy from capital-to-deposit ratio as a measurement of capital adequacy to capital-to-assets ratio. 4/2/82 Letter discusses the technological revolution which is affecting the banking industry. The letter also announces a presentation of CSBS Bank Executives EDP/EFT Conference to be held in Philadelphia, April 27-28, 1982. 3/26/82 Letter discusses the technological revolution which is affecting the banking industry. The letter also announces a presentation of CSBS Bank Executives EDP/EFT Conference to be held in Philadelphia, April 27-28, 1982. 1981 11/20/81 Letter lists legal bank holidays for 1982. 10/13/81 Letter discusses sections 702(c) and 610(c) of the Banking Code of 1965, as amended. 10/9/81 Letter announces CSBS Computer Audit and Control Conference for Bankers. 1/21/81 Notice of authorization to close banks in Philadelphia for official celebrations. 1980 11/7/80 Letter lists legal bank holidays for 1981. 10/28/80 Letter discusses proposed amendments to Department regulations pertaining to Legal Reserve Funds, 10 Pa. Code, Chapter 11. 7/7/80 Letter announces ''Day with the Secretary'' program. 6/17/80 Letter discusses Chapter 7 and Section 103 of the Banking Code of 1965, as amended, and Section 202 of the Banking Code of 1933, as amended, legal reserves of PA nonmember banks. 6/10/80 Letter discusses Section 318 of the Banking Code of 1965 and permissible interest computations. 5/29/80 Letter discusses Act No. 51 of 1980, amending various provisions of the Banking Code of 1965 (P.L. 847, No. 346). 3/13/80 Letter discusses proposed legislation requiring mandatory reserves to be maintained at the Federal Reserve. 2/14/80 Letter discusses Act No. 286 of 1980 and new requirements for CPAs. 2/4/80 Letter discusses conversions of PA National Banks to State Charters. 1/2/80 Letter discusses federal law preemption of first lien residential mortgage rate portion of Pennsylvania usury law. 1979 11/29/79 Letter discusses whether a bank or a bank and trust company may charge the Federal Reserve discount rate plus 1% on a residential mortgage loan. 11/16/79 Letter discusses legal bank holidays. 11/1/79 Letter discusses attempts to curb inflation and to maintain stability and balance in Pennsylvania. 10/26/79 Letter regarding a Conference on technological revolution involving electronics. 10/9/79 Letter discusses Outstanding Mortgage Loans 10/8/79 Letter discusses Outstanding Mortgage Loans 10/3/79 Letter discusses to what extent PA banks may invest in mortgage-backed pass-through certificates sold by banks through an underwriting syndicate. 7/26/79 Letter discusses Outstanding Mortgage Loans. 1975 3/7/75 Letter discusses instructions for filing documents with the Corporation Bureau of the Department of State. 1966 3-14-66 Letter discusses Saturday Banking Hours. POLICY STATEMENTS
*10 Pa. Code Chapter 47—Loan Modifications—Statement of Policy
*10 Pa. Code Chapter 49—Reverse Mortgage Loans—Statement of Policy
*10 Pa. Code §§ 13.61—13.68—Exception to Definition of ''Branch''
*10 Pa. Code § 41.3a—Calculation of Consumer Discount Company Act default charges—Statement of Policy
10 Pa. Code § 7.9—Disclosure Requirements—Statement of Policy
*10 Pa. Code Chapter 81—Check Cashers—Statement of Policy
*10 Pa. Code § 13.51—Simplification and Availability of Bank Credit—Statement of Policy
*10 Pa. Code Chapter 48—Mortgage Loan Business Practices—Statement of Policy
INDEX OF GUIDANCE AVAILABLE REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH DEPOSITORY INSTITUTION STATUTES AND REGULATIONS
The following is a list of applications and instructions to assist depository institutions in complying with various provisions of the statutes and regulations respectively applicable to Pennsylvania state-chartered banking institutions, thrift institutions, and credit unions.
*Branch Applications:
DeNovo Branch—Bank, Credit Union, Non-Depository Trust Company
Purchase of Assets/Assumption of Liabilities—Bank
Branch Relocation—Bank
Branch Discontinuance—Bank
Foreign Bank Office
*Conversions
National Bank to State Bank
Savings Association to Savings Bank
Mutual Savings Bank to Stock Savings Bank
Mutual Savings Association to Stock Savings Association
Federal Credit Union to State Credit Union
*Mergers
Banks
Savings Associations
Credit Unions
*Charters
Bank
Interim Bank
Credit Union
Non-Depository Trust Company
*Dissolutions
Bank
*Intrastate Acquisitions
Bank Holding Company
Thrift Holding Company
*Interstate Acquisitions
Thrift Holding Company
*Other
Change In Bank Control—Individuals
Mutual Holding Company Reorganizations
Trust Department—Bank
Bank Subsidiary and Parity Notice
INDEX OF GUIDANCE AVAILABLE REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH LICENSING STATUTES AND REGULATIONS
Instructions for license applications and Guidelines for compliance are available regarding each of the following statutes and, to the extent that regulations have been promulgated, their respective underlying regulations:
• Consumer Discount Company Act,
• Debt Management Services Act,
• Debt Settlement Services Act,
• Money Transmitter Act,
• Consumer Credit Code,
• Pawnbrokers License Act,
• Check Cashers Licensing Act,
• Credit Services Act, and
• Mortgage Licensing Act
In addition to the above indices, the Department of Banking and Securities maintains interpretive letters addressing the applicability of statutes and regulations administered by the Department of Banking and Securities to specific fact patterns. The Department may provide a summary of the Department's position on a particular issue or a redacted interpretive letter when appropriate in response to particular questions previously addressed by the Department, in order to assist the public and members of the lending industry in complying with laws administered by the Department. The Department of Banking and Securities will continue to issue interpretive letters on a case by case basis when appropriate regarding new issues raised by persons requesting such interpretive information.
Department of COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (DCED)
I. POLICY STATEMENTS
A. Center for Business Financing Loans
• Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority
Jared Lucas (717-783-5046)B. Center for Private Financing
• Volume Cap Allocation
Gail Boppe (717-783-1109)II. GUIDANCE MANUALS
A. Office of Business Financing
• Business Financing Programs
Customer Service: 1-800-379-7448 or 717-787-3405B. Small Business Assistance Network
• Entrepreneur's Guide: Starting and Growing a Business in Pennsylvania
1-800-280-3801 or 717-783-5700C. Governor's Center for Local Government Services
• 2007-08 Annual Report for Governor's Center for Local Government Services
• 2008-09 Annual Report for Governor's Center for Local Government Services
• 2009-10 Annual Report for Governor's Center for Local Government Services
• Act 172-2016 Volunteer Firefighter Tax Credit Guide
• Administering Police Services in Small Communities
• Auditor's Guide
• Borough Council Handbook
• Borough Mayor's Manual
• Boundary Change Procedures
• Chart of Accounts
• Citizen's Guide to Local Government
• City Government in PA Handbook
• Councils of Governments Directory
• COG Director's Handbook
• Debt Management Handbook
• Elective Office in Local Government
• Financial Monitoring Workbook
• Fiscal Management Handbook
• Flood Plain Management Publications
• Home Rule in Pennsylvania
• Insurance Primer for Municipal Officials
• Intergovernmental Cooperation Handbook
• Local Government Regulation of Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
• Local Taxpayers Bill of Rights & Real Property Tax Payer Programs under Act 50 of 1998
• Manual for County Chief Clerk's/Administrator
• Manual for County Commissioners
• Manual for Municipal Secretaries
• Model Hiring Manual for Pennsylvania Municipalities
• Municipal Authorities in Pennsylvania
• Municipal Pension Handbook
• Municipalities Financial Recovery Act
• Open Meetings/Open Records
• Public Works Manual
• Purchasing Handbook
• Records Management—Retention Schedules
• Referendum Handbook
• Regional Police Services in Pennsylvania
• Risk Manager's Insurance Guide
• Solicitor's Handbook
• Tax Collector's Manual
• Taxation Manual
• Township Commissioner's Handbook
• Township Supervisor's Manual1. Planning Series
• Municipalities Planning Code
• No. 1—Local Land Use Controls In Pennsylvania
• No. 2—The Planning Commission
• No. 3—The Comprehensive Plan
• No. 4—Zoning
• No. 5—Technical Information on Floodplain Management
• No. 6—The Zoning Hearing Board
• No. 7—Special Exceptions, Conditional Uses and Variances
• No. 8—Subdivision and Land Development
• No. 9—The Zoning Officer
• No. 10—Reducing Land Use Barriers to Affordable Housing
• Planning for Agriculture
Denny Puko (1-888-223-6837)2. Act 32 Related Publications and Forms
• Act 32 Procedure Manual
• Act 32 EIT Best Practices Report
• Employer Registration for Local Earned Income Tax Withholding
• Employer's Quarterly Earned Income Tax Return
• Residency Certification Form
• Taxpayer's Annual Local Earned Income Tax Return
• Taxpayer's Quarterly Estimated Earned Income Tax
• W2-R Annual Reconciliation of Earned Income Tax Withheld From Wages
• Weighted Vote Calculation Guide3. Tax Collector Training Guidelines
• Act 48-2015 Qualified Tax Collector Training Program
• Act 48-2015 Appointment of a Deputy Tax Collector Form
• Tax Collector Registration and Continuing Education Credit Request
• Executive Summary of Act 48-2015
Sean Sanderson (1-888-223-6837)4. Municipal Code Fiscal Related Publications
• Annual Audit and Financial Report
• County Annual Financial ReportD. Center for Community Financing
• CDBG Grantee Monitoring Systems
• CDBG Grantee Performance Evaluation Report Handbook
• Civil Rights Manual
• Economic Development Handbook
• Environmental Review Guide
• Housing Rehabilitation Guide
• Labor Standards Handbook
• New Users Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) Manual
• Procedures for Closeout of Contracts
• Procurement/Contract Guide
• Sample Construction Contract Documents
• Section 3 Plan and Program Guide
• Section 108 Loan Program Guidelines
• Section 108 Loan Program Standards for Financial
• Underwriting Special Assessments Guide
Donna Enrico (717-720-7343)E. Center for Community Services
• PA Standard Work Specifications (SWS) Field Manual (2016)
Jim Anderson (717-720-7331)III. DECISIONS
NONE.
IV. INTERNAL GUIDELINES
A. Office of Business Financing
1. Grants Division
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF)
• Guaranteed Free Training Program (WEDnet)
• Pennsylvania First Program
Lynne Ruby (717-787-6245)2. Loans Division
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—First Industries/Agriculture/SBF
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—First Industries/Tourism/SBF
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—First Industries/Agriculture/MELF
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—First Industries/Tourism/MELF
• Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority
• Small Diverse Business Capital Access Program
Jared Lucas (717-783-5046)3. Pennsylvania Military Community Enhancement Commission
• Local Defense Group Grant—Program Guidelines
Peter Witmer (717-720-1323)4. Site Development Division
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—Alternative & Clean Energy (ACE)
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—Business in Our Sites (BOS)
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—Penn Works
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—Pennsylvania Small Water and Sewer Program
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—Building PA
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—H20 PA
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—Renewable Energy (REP)
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—High Performance Building (HPB)
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—Abandoned Mine Drainage Abatement & Treatment (AMDAT)
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—Baseline Water Quality Data (BWQD)
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—Flood Mitigation
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—Greenways, Trails & Recreation (GTR)
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—Orphan or Abandoned Well Plugging
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—Sewage Facilities
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—Solar Energy
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—Watershed Restoration and Protection (WRPP)
• Infrastructure and Facilities Improvement Program (IFIP)
• Industrial Sites Reuse Program (ISR)
• Keystone Opportunity Zone (KOZ)
• Keystone Special Development Zone (KSDZ)
Brian Eckert (717-787-6245)5. Tax Credit Division
• Educational Improvement Tax Credits (EITC)
• Job Creation Tax Credit Program (JCTC)
• Pre-Kindergarten Tax Credit Business Guidelines
• Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC)
• Historic Preservation Tax Credit (HPTC)
Jim O'Donnell (717-787-7120)B. Center for Private Financing
• Pennsylvania Community Development Bank:
• Business Plan
• Accreditation Standards
• Capacity Building Grants
• State Accreditation Guidelines and Application
• Underwriting
• Business Opportunity Fund
• Pennsylvania Capital Access Program
• Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority:
• Exempt Facility & Small Issue Bonds
• Taxable and Tax-Exempt Bond Financing
Steve Drizos, Craig Petrasic, Brian Deamer
(717-783-1109)• Next Generation Farmer Loan Program
• Revenue Bond & Mortgage Program
Gail Boppe (717-783-1109)C. Commonwealth Financing Authority
• Tax Increment Financing Guarantee Program
Brian Deamer (717-783-1109)• First Industries Tourism Loan Guarantee Program
• First Industries Agriculture Loan Guarantee Program
• Second Stage Loan Program
Craig Petrasic (717-783-1109)D. Local Government Services Center
• Early Intervention Program
Marita Kelly (1-888-223-6837)• Local Government Capital Project Loan Program
Ed Fosnaught (1-888-223-6837)• Municipalities Financial Recovery Act Program
Marita Kelly (1-888-223-6837)• Municipal Assistance Program
• Transit Revitalization Investment District Fund Grant
Dennis Puko (1-888-223-6837)• Regional Police Assistance Program
Ron Stern (1-888-223-6837)• Tax Collector Training, Examination, Qualification and Continuing Education Program Act 164
Sean Sanderson (1-888-223-6837)E. Center for Community Enhancement
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—Gaming Economic Development and Tourism Fund (GEDTF) Allegheny County
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—Local Share Account Fund (Gaming Funds) Luzerne County
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—Local Share Account Fund (Gaming Funds) Monroe County
• Commonwealth Financing Authority—Local Share Account Fund (Gaming Funds) Montgomery County
• Local Share Account Fund (Gaming Funds) Washington County
• Local Share Account Fund (Gaming Funds) Fayette County
• Keystone Communities Program
Mandy Book (717-787-6245)F. Center for Community Financing
• Community Development Block Grant—Disaster Recovery Program Guidelines & Application Kit
Donna Enrico (717-720-7343)• Community Development Block Grant—R Program
• Emergency Shelter Grant Program—Guidelines and Application Kit
Madra Clay (1-888-223-6837)• HOME Investment Partnerships Program—Guidelines and Application Kit
Michael Carpenter (717-720-7471)• Neighborhood Stabilization Program
Melissa Williams (717-720-1424)• Keystone Communities Program
Beverly Hutzel (717-720-7409)• Section 108 (of the Housing 7 Community Dev. Act) Loan Guarantee Program
Kristina Powell (717-720-7349)G. Center for Community Services
• Community Services Block Grant Program Directives
Melissa Tabb (717-425-7598)• Family Savings Account Program Guidelines
Kathleen Bodek (717-720-7441)• Family Savings Account Program Directives
Kathleen Bodek (717-720-7441)• Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit Program Guidelines
John Winters (717-720-1471)• Neighborhood Assistance Program Enterprise Zone Tax Credit Program—Guidelines
John Winters (717-720-1471)• Weatherization Assistance Program—Guidelines
Ashley Seburn (717-720-7456)• Weatherization Assistance Program Directives
Kathy Rulli (717-214-5494)H. Office of International Business Development
• Export 200 Block Grant
Katherine Skopp (717-720-7361)I. Technology & Innovation Office
• Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)
Neil Fowler (717-214-5395)• Ben Franklin Technology Partners (BFTP)
Sheri Collins (717-720-1307)• Broadband Outreach and Aggregation Fund (BOAF)
Lorri Shaver (717-346-9798)• Innovate in PA Venture Investment Program
Diane Sterthous (717-720-1303)• Department of Defense (DoD)
Sue Suleski (717-214-5329)• Innovate in Pennsylvania
Sheri Collins (717-720-1307)• Keystone Innovation Zone Program (KIZ)
• Life Sciences Greenhouse Program
• Pennsylvania Infrastructure Technology Alliance (PITA)
Jennifer Leinbach (717-720-7388)• Partnerships for Regional Economic Performance (PREP)
Neil Fowler (717-214-5395)• Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program (PennTap)
• Pittsburgh SuperComputing Center
• Powdered Metals Initiative
• Research and Development Tax Credit Program
• Technology Fund Investment
• Technology Collaborative
• Technology Development Grant
• University Research Grant
• Workforce Leadership Grants
Sheri Collins (717-720-1317)J. Travel, Film, and Economic Development Marketing Office
• Film Production Tax Credit
• Marketing to Attract Business
• Marketing to Attract Tourism
• Tourism Accredited Zoos
Janice Collier (717-720-1312)V. OTHER
A. Center for Community Financing
• 2014—2018 Consolidated Plan and 2014 Action Plan (*Also in Spanish)
• Substantial Amendment to the 2014—2018 Consolidated Plan and 2014 Action Plan*
• 2014 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)—Including the Performance Evaluation Repot (PER)*
• 2015 Action Plan*
Mary J. Smith (717-214-9754)B. Center for Community Services
• Community Services Block Grant State Plan
• DCED Weatherization Portion of PA LIHEAP Plan (Appendix C)
• Weatherization Assistance Program State Plan
• Family Savings Account Program
• Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit Program
• Neighborhood Assistance Enterprise Zone Tax Credit Program
Lynette Praster (717-720-1350)
Department of CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES (DCNR)
I. POLICY STATEMENTS:
A. Bureau of Forestry
• State Forest Natural Areas
• Acquisition Transfer or Exchange of State Forest Land Acquisition
Contact: Seth Cassell (717-783-0389)B. Bureau of State Parks
• State Park User Fees
Contact: David Sariano (717-787-6640)• Transfer or Exchange of State Park Land
• State Park Natural Areas
Contact: Matt Azeles (717-772-0243)C. Bureau of Recreation and Conservation
• Recreation and Conservation Grants
Contact: Tom Ford (717-783-2659)II. GUIDANCE MANUALS:
A. Bureau of Facility Design and Construction
• Application for Vacant and Unimproved Public Lands
Contact: John Timbrell (717-772-8393)B. Bureau of Forestry
• Cooperative Forest Insect Pests Suppression Program—Procedure for Cooperator Participation Manual—County/Municipal Cooperator
• Cooperative Forest Insect Pests Suppression Program—Procedure for Cooperator Participation Manual—Other Agency Cooperator
• Cooperative Forest Insect Pests Suppression Program—Procedure for Cooperator Participation Manual—Forest Stewardship Cooperator
• Cooperative Gypsy Moth Suppression Program Operating Procedure and Deadlines Manual
Contact: Donald Eggen (717-787-2336)• Wild Plant Collection Permit
Contact: Jaci Braund (717-214-3813)• Ginseng Buyer/Seller License
Contact: Chris Firestone (570-724-8149)• Wild Resource Conservation Fund
Contact: Ellen Shultzabarger (717-705-2817)• Public and Private Wild Plant Sanctuaries
Contact: Rebecca Bowen (717-772-0258)• PA Conservation Explorer (PNDI)
Contact: Greg Podniesinski (717-214-7513)• Forest Fire Warden Manual
Contact: Brian Pfister (717-783-7955)• Wildland/Urban Interface Guidance Document
Contact: Brian Pfister (717-783-7955)• Pennsylvania Prescribed Fire Standards
Contact: Todd Breininger (717-773-8011)• Forest Camp Lease Guidelines
• Water Use Agreement
Contact: Brad Wendt (717-783-4481)• Snowmobile Youth Safety Instructor's Manual
• ATV Youth Safety Instructor's Manual
Contact: Todd Miller (717-783-7941)• Forest Products Permit
• Silviculture Manual
• District Forester Permit
Contact: Bob Beleski (717-783-7932)• Camping Permit
• Search and Rescue
• Special & Commercial Activities Agreement
Contact: Nathan Fite (717-783-7941)• Conservation Volunteer Program
Contact: James Hyland (570-560-2991)• Road Use Agreement
Contact: William Cook (717-346-9797)• Right-of-Way Administration Manual
• License for Right of Way
Contact: David Mong (717-783-7947)• Prospecting Permit Coal & Water
• Seismic Survey Agreement
• Oil and Gas Leases
• Surface Use Agreements
• Gas Storage Leases
• Agreements of Consent to Assignments
• Coal Agreements
• Hard Mineral Agreement
• Unitization Agreements
• River Lands Gas Leases
• Guidelines for Administering Oil and Gas Activity on State Forest Lands
Contact: Ted Borawski (717-772-0269)C. Bureau of Recreation and Conservation
• Community Conservation Partnerships (C2P2) Grant Manual and Process
Contact: Mike Eschenmann (717-783-2662)• Pennsylvania Scenic Rivers Program Guidelines
• Pennsylvania Scenic Rivers Program Management Guidelines
• Pennsylvania Scenic Rivers Program Eligibility Process and Criteria
• Riparian Forested Buffer Grant Program
Contact: Kelly Rossiter (717-772-3319)D. Bureau of State Parks
• Antenna Sites
Contact: Rex Lord (717-787-8800)• Boating/Boat Docks
• Geocaching
• Marina Manuals
• Search and Rescue
• Swimming/Lifeguard Manuals
• Rock Climbing
Contact: Rachel Warrick (717-783-9677)• Commercial Use Licenses
• Concession Leases
• Conservation Volunteer Program
• Leased Campsite & Houseboats
• Occupancy Agreements
• Road Use Agreements
• Rights-of-Way
Contact: Judy Deiter (717-783-3307)E. Topographic and Geologic Survey
• Exploration and Development Well Information Network
Contact: Kristin Carter (412-442-4234)• PA Ground Water Information System
Contact: Stuart Reese (717-702-2028)
Department of CORRECTIONS (DOC)
• Recidivism Risk Reduction Incentive—Statement of Policy
Adopted 4/3/2009 effective 4/4/2009 39 Pa.B. 1674• Temporary Transfers For County Courts—Statement of Policy
Adopted June 19, 2009 and effective June 20, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 3067.
Contact: Jamie Boyd, Department of Corrections (7l7-728-7756)
Department of EDUCATION (PDE)
I. POLICY STATEMENTS
A. State Board of Education
• Statement of Policy—Accrediting Organizations
Contact: Karen Molchanow (717-787-3787)B. Bureau of Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction—Division of Student Services
• Basic Education Circular Education for Homeless Youth; 42 U.S.C. § 11431 et.seq.
Contact: Storm Camara (717-772-2066)• Basic Education Circular Pregnant & Parenting Teen; 24 P.S. § 13-1327
Contact: Carmen Medina (717-783-6466)• Basic Education Circular Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth
Contact: Dana Klouser (717-705-3771)• Basic Education Circular Educating English Learners 22 Pa. Code 4.26
Contact: Bob Measel (717-783-6595)• Reclassification, Monitoring, and Redesignation of ELs Guidance (on PDE Website)
• EL Identification Procedure K-12 (on PDE website)
• EL Identification Procedure Pre-K (on PDE website)
• Language Instruction Educational Program (LIEP) Classification Guidance (on PDE website)
• Parental Right to Refuse Specialized EL Services Guidance (on PDE Website)C. Bureau of Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction—Division of Charter Schools
• Charter School Application (on PDE Website)
• Cyber Charter School Application (on PDE Website)
• Cyber Charter School Application Revision and Resubmission Policy (on PDE Website)
• Cyber Charter School Renewal Application (on PDE Website)
• Charter Non-Renewal or Revocation Guidelines (on PDE Website)
• Pennsylvania Charter School Annual Report (on PDE Website)
• Cyber Charter Schools Review (On PDE Website)
• Cyber Charter School Application Decisions (on PDE Website)
• Cyber Charter School Renewal Application Decisions (on PDE Website)
• Cyber Charter School Revocations (on PDE Website)
• Petition to Appeal (on PDE Website)
• Charter Appeal Board Decisions (on PDE Website)
• Charter Authorizer Toolkit (on PDE Website)
• Legal Obligations of Charter School Board of Trustees (on PDE Website)
• Charter School Enrollment Notification Form (on PDE Website)
• Statement on PA Supreme Court Decision on 4-year-old Kindergarten (on PDE Website)
• Charter School Invoice Templates (on PDE Website)
• Charter School Reconciliation Templates (on PDE Website)
• Timeline Notification (on PDE Website)
• General Fund Budget Forms and Instruction and Supplies Information on the Pennsylvania School Code Requirement (on PDE Website)
Contact: Division of Charter Schools (717) 787-9744D. Bureau of School Leadership and Teacher Quality
• Pennsylvania Department of Education Standards, Policies and Procedures for State Approval of Certification Programs and for the Certification of Professional Educators for the Public Schools of Pennsylvania (on PDE website)
Contact: Christina Baumer (717-783-6720)• Certification and Staffing Policies and Guidelines Regarding Education Certification and Staffing Requirements for Public Schools (on PDE website)
Contact: Karen Turner (717-783-6730)• PIL Induction Requirements for Principals, Assistant and Vice Principals (8-3-2016)
• PIL Continuing Professional Education Requirements Reminder (8-3-2016)
• CSPG No. 14—Act 97 Waiver of Certification (9-1-2016)
• CSPG No. 21—Testing (9-1-2016)
• Vocational I—Increase in Service Years (9-2-2016)
• CSPG No. 7—Level II Certification (10-1-2016)
• Certification Application Fee Increase (10-12-2016)
• Act 45 and Act 48 Credit Rollover (10-20-2016)
• CSPG No. 57—Reading Specialist (11-1-2016)
• CSPG No. 3—Validity of a Pennsylvania Certificate (1-1-2017)
• CSPG No. 48—Library Science (2-1-2017)
• CSPG No. 76—Elementary and Secondary School Counselor (2-1-2017)
• CSPG No. 13—Emergency Permits (2-1-2017)
• CSPG No. 32—Biology (3-1-2017)
• CSPG No. 34—Chemistry (3-1-2017)
• CSPG No. 40—Earth & Space Science (3-1-2017)
• CSPG No. 43—Environmental Education (3-1-2017)
• CSPG No. 46—General Science (3-1-2017)
• CSPG No. 56—Physics (3-1-2017)
• CSPG No. 5—Evaluation of Credentials for Individuals Prepared Outside of the U.S. (5-1-2017)
• CSPG No. 21—Testing (5-1-2017)
• English Language Arts and Reading Specialist Certification and Staffing Guidelines (6-13-2017)
• CSPG No. 57—Reading Specialist (7-1-2017)
Contact: Phil Ferrari (717-728-3224)• Basic Skills Assessment Policy (March 17, 2016)
• New Grades 5-6 Add-on Option for Grades PK-4 Certificate Holders (May 13, 2016)
• Basic Skills Math Score Adjustment for PAPA and CORE (June 8, 2016)
• Annual Review Frequently Asked Questions (9-19-2016)
• Special Announcement—Testing Updates (11-9-2016) • PDE Accepts the CAEP Accreditation for Major Reviews (5-31-2017)
• New Alternative for Meeting the Requirements for Basic Skill and Vocational Testing Requirements (7-13-2017)
Contact: Christina Baumer (717-783-6720)• Specific Program Guidelines for State Approval of Professional Educators (January 2001)
Contact: Christina Baumer (717-783-6720)E. Division of Federal Programs, Technical Assistance, Compliance & Monitoring
• Division of Federal Programs Administrative Manual
• Division of Federal Programs Monitoring Instruments for the Consolidated Review
Contact: Erin Derr (717)787-7815F. Office of Postsecondary and Higher Education
• Policies Related to the Transfer and Articulation Oversight Committee and the Statewide College Credit Transfer System
Contact: Julie Kane (717-772-3643)G. Bureau of Postsecondary and Adult Education
1. Division of Adult Education
• Adult Education and Family Literacy Guidelines for services offered with the following funding: Pennsylvania Act 143 of 1986, Title 24, Chapter 31 Adult and Family Literacy Education Act and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Title II (Federal Adult Education and Family Literacy Act)
• Renewal Application Guidelines
• Federal State Leadership Request for Grant Application Guidelines Program Year 2017-18
• Family Literacy Request for Grant Application Guidelines Program Year 2017-18• Policy C.100, Adult Education and Family Literacy Performance Standards
• Policy C.130, Verification and Reporting Data
• Policy C.135, Cohorts for the Primary Indicators of Performance
• Policy C.330, Early Childhood Assessment
• Policy C.800, Nonimmigrant Foreign Students with F-1 Visa
• Policy C.900, Safety, Security, and Accessibility
• Policy D.100, Adult Learner Assessment
• Policy D.120, Special Needs Student Assessment
• Policy D.130, Distance Learning
• Policy D.150, Parenting Education and Interactive Literacy Activities
• Policy D.160, Interactive Literacy Activities (ILA) Assessment
• Policy F.100, Professional Development
• Policy G.100, Workforce Development System and Adult Education
• Policy H.100, Residency Requirements for Issuance of the Commonwealth Secondary School Diploma
• Policy H.200High School Equivalency Testing for Institutionalized Youth
• Policy H.300, Verification of High School Equivalency Test Candidate Identity and Pennsylvania Residency
• Policy H.400, Foreign Language Versions of the High School Equivalency Tests
• Policy H.500, The Official Practice Test as a Condition for High School Equivalency Testing
H.600 Issuance of the Commonwealth Secondary School Diploma
• eData v2 Instruction Manual and Glossary
Contact: Amanda Harrison 717-772-37392. Division of Higher and Career Education
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Revised Board Policy on the Use of the Term Tuition ''Savings''
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Revised Scholarships Policy
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Applications for Approval of New Programs
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Student Information Publications
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Clock Hour/Lesson/Semester Credit/Quarter Credit
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Statement Concerning Transfer of Credit Hours
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Contract Bond Form
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Allowable Administrative Fee and Refunds of $25.00 or Less
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Non-Resident Program Application
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Program Applications
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Leave of Absence
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Enrollment in Single Courses
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Non-Resident Program Application
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Limit of 3 Applications
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Enrollment Agreement and Alternate
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Irrevocable Administrative Trust
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Financial Reporting
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Cure Period
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Taking Attendance
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Fines and Violations
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Certificate of Occupancy Required
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Trimester Credits
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Externships
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Electronic Financial Reporting
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Invitation to Provide Feedback
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—New Director Seminar—Required
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Role and Authority of Financial Review Committee
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Application Quality
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Job Opportunities
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Fees
• Private Licensed Schools Memorandum—Distance Education
Contact: Patricia Landis (717-772-3623)• Records Accessibility Policy for Closing/Closed Degree Granting Institutions
• Substantive Change Policy for Degree Programs
Contact: Patricia Landis (717-772-3623)H. Bureau of Career and Technical Education
• Pennsylvania State Plan for the Administration of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006
Contact: Monique Williams (717-346-3188)• Administration Guidelines for the Accreditation System of Institutions for Adult Technical Education at Career and Technical Centers
Contact: Beth Marshall (717-783-6860)I. Bureau of Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction
• Pennsylvania State Board of Education AIDS Policy—Admissions/Readmissions of Students or Staff Persons with AIDS, March 1987
Contact: Nicholas Slotterback (717-772-0842)• Enhanced Driver Education Program Guide
• Procedures for Establishing a Private Driver Training School
Contact: John Kashatus (717-783-4382)• Act 48 of 1999 Appeals Process Statement of Policy
Contact: Migdalia Osorio (717-214-5781)J. Bureau of Special Education
• Basic Education Circular Education for Assistive Technology (20 USC § 1401(1-2))
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (717-772-3745• Basic Education Circular Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) and Educational Placement for Students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) (22 Pa. Code § 14.102(a)(2)(xxiv))
Contact: John Gombocz (717-772-3745)• Basic Education Circular Use of Restraints for Students with Disabilities (22 Pa. Code §§ 14.133; 711.46; 10.25)
Contact: John Gombocz (717-772-3745)• Intensive Interagency Coordination (20 USC § 1412(a)(12))
Contact: John Gombocz (717-772-3745)MEMORANDUM TO LOCAL EDUCATION AGENCIES (PENN*LINK):
• Use of Response to Intervention (RtI) in the Diagnosis of Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) (March 2008)
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• PIMS and Special Education PennData Submissions (May 2008)
Contact: Jodi Rissinger (717-783-6911)• Revised Special Education Forms (June 2008)
Contact: Ann Hinkson-Herrmann (1-800-441-3215)• Revised Chapters 14 and 711 (June 2008)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535• Questions and Answers for Paraprofessional Requirements in Chapter 14 (July 2008)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• PA Guidelines for Identifying Students with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) (August 2008)
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• Paraprofessional Requirements Under Revised Chapter 14 (September 2008)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Final-Omitted Form Rulemaking Correcting Error in Section 14.143(B) Disciplinary
Placements (October 2008) Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Reporting of New Caseload Requirements (October 2008)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Gaskin Settlement Agreement Update—Individualized Education Program (IEP) Format and Supplementary Aids and Services (October 2008)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Side-by-Side Quick Reference of the State and Federal Special Education Regulations (October 2008)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Questions and Answers Regarding Revised Chapter 14 (November 2008)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Change in Amount of Special Education Service (November 2008)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Supplemental Regulations to 34 CFR Part 300 (Special Education Programs and Services) (December 2008)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Paraprofessional Online Courses For Special Education Paraeducator Credential of Competency Standards (February 2009)
Contact: Shatarupa Podder (717-772-2646)• Chapter 14 Questions and Answers (Volume 3) (February 2009)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Child Find, Equitable Participation, and Evaluations (May 2009)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Local Education Agency Representation for Individualized Education Program Team Meetings or Revisions (June 2009)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Individualized Education Program Team's Responsibility for Educational Placement in Partial Hospitalization Programs (January 2010)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Impact of School-Based ACCESS Program Services on MA Services (January 2010)
Contact: Keith Focht (717-783-6921)• Dual Enrollment for Special Education Students who are Parentally-Placed in a Nonpublic School (February 2010)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Guidance for School Districts and Charter Schools in Determining if a Student with a Disability is a Foster Child or Residential Child for Billing Purposes (February 2010)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Pennsylvania Guidelines for the Provision of Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM Guidelines) (March 2010)
Contact: Frank Irzyk (800-360-7282, ext. 3334)• School-Based ACCESS Program Services and Use of Electronic Signatures (April 2010)
Contact: Keith Focht (717-783-6921)• Questions and Answers Regarding Reevaluation Procedures and Process (April 2010)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Revocation of Parental Consent for Special Education and Related Services (April 2010)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• The Right to Education Task Force (August 2010)
Contact: Keith Focht (717-783-6921)• Special Education Plan Requirements—Instructional Guidelines for English Learners (October 2010)
Contact: Amy DeLuca (717-736-2650)• Legal Requirements Governing Resolution Meetings (November 2010)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• BrainSTEPS Program (December 2010)
Contact: Brenda Eagan Brown (724-944-6542)• Request for School Based ACCESS Program Restrict Account Monies—Retirement Contribution Calculations (January 2011)
Contact: Karen Porambo (717-705-5186)• Keystone Exams and Participation of Students with Disabilities (March 2011)
Contact: Dr. John Machella (412-851-0413)• Voter Registration as Part of Transition to Adult Life and Voter Registration as Part of Implementation of Chapter 15 Basic Education Circulars (March 2011)
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• Revision to Revocation of Consent (March 2011)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Participation of Students with Disabilities in the Keystone Exams (April 2011)
Contact: Dr. John Machella (412-851-0413)• Growth Measure for Students with Complex Support Needs (April 2011)
Contact: Dr. John Machella (412-851-0413)• Clarification of the Pendency/Stay Put Policy (April 2011)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Educational Services for Students Who Turn 21 Years of Age During the School Term (May 2011)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Clarification of Responsibilities Relating to ''Host'' Districts, ''Resident'' Districts and the Use of the Request for Change in Approved Private School Assignments (June 2011)
Contact: Dr. Ronald Wells (717-783-6882)• Rosa's Law—Change in Disability Terminology (January 2012)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Internet-Based Tools and Dispute Resolution Services from the Office of Dispute Resolution (January 2012)
Contact: Office for Dispute Resolution (800-222-3353)• Issuance of Prior Written Notice for Evaluations and Reevaluations (September 2012)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Individualized Education Program (IEP) Assessment Changes (October 2012)
Contact: Dr. John Machella (412-851-0413)• The Requirement of State Performance Plan Indicator 8 and PaTTAN Resources to Enhance Parent Engagement (February 2013)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part B Parental Consent to Access Public Benefits or Insurance (e.g.) Medicaid (March 2013)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Immunization Requirements and Students with Disabilities (April 2013)
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• Student Enrollment in Department Funded Slots for Services Provided by the Approved Private Schools and Chartered Schools for the Deaf and Blind Basic Education Circular (April 2013)
Contact: Dr. Ronald Wells (717-783-6882)• Extended School Year Eligibility (May 2013)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Updates to Coordinated Early Intervening Services and Significant Disproportionality (August 2013)
Contact: Jodi Rissinger (717-783-6911)• Meeting the Academic Needs of the Gifted Learner (September 2013)
Contact: Dr. Shirley Curl (717-786-6361)• School-Based ACCESS Program—Billing Procedures and Requirements for Reimbursements (November 2013)
Contact: Sue Leonard (717-772-1114)• Pennsylvania System of Alternate Assessment and the Pennsylvania Core Standards (May 2014)
Contact: Dr. John Machella (412-851-0413)• Alternate Assessment Update (May 2014)
Contact: Dr. John Machella (412-851-0413)• Keystone Examination/Project-Based Assessment Update (July 2014)
Contact: Dr. John Machella (412-851-0413)• Minor Changes to the School-Age Individualized Education Program Document (May 2014)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Participation by Students with Disabilities in High School Graduation Ceremonies (April 2014)
Contact: Patrick Scanlon (724-465-6535)• Special Kids Network Program (August 2014)
Contact: Lynn Dell (717-783-2311)• Transition from School to Community-Based Competitive Employment Grants (July 2014)
Contact: Ann Hinkson-Herrmann (1-800-441-3215)• Updated Forms and Documentation in Relation to Gifted Education (April 2014)
Contact: Dr. Shirley Curl (717-786-6361)K. Bureau of Budget and Fiscal Management
• School Construction Policies and Procedures (This booklet describes how reimbursement is calculated along with examples and formulas.)
Contact: Danielle Mariano (717-787-7808)II. GUIDANCE MANUALS
A. Bureau of Special Education
• Education of Students with Hearing Loss
Contact: Shatarupa Podder (717-772-2646)• Special Education Complaint Investigation Manual
Contact: Walter Howard (717-783-6142)• Intermediate Unit Special Education Plan Guidelines
Contact: Shatarupa Podder (717-772-2646)• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act—Part B Program Guidelines for Local Education Agency Applications
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• Special Education Contingency Fund Guidelines
Contact: Dr. Ronald Wells (717-783-6882)• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act—Part B (IDEA-B), IDEA-B, Section 611, Special Education State Grant
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885) or Sue Leonard (717-772-1114)• PA Guidelines for De-escalation and the Use of Restraints in Educational Programs
Contact: Keith Focht (717-783-6921)• Chapter 14 Questions and Answers (Paraprofessional, Volume 2, and Volume 3)
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• PA Guidelines for Identifying Students with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD)
Contact: Dr. John Machella (814-536-1956)• Identification of Students with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) using Response to Invention (RtI)
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)• Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators
Contact: Shatarupa Podder (717-772-2646)• School District Special Education Plan Guidelines
Contact: Amy DeLuca (717-736-2650)• Secondary Transition Folder CD
Contact: Walter Howard (717-783-6142)• Special Education Mediation Services
Contact: Kerry Smith (800-222-3353)• State Plan under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act—Part B
Contact: Patty Todd (717-783-6885)
PENN*LINKS FOR 2015
Title Date Sent Significant Revisions to Permission to Evaluate and Reevaluate Consent Forms
Contact: Patrick Scanlon 724.465.6535January 16, 2015 Annual Deaf-Blind Child Count
Contact: Sue Ann HouseFebruary 3, 2015 Certification and Staffing Policy Guidelines No. 202—Orientation and Mobility Specialists
Contact: Lynn Dell 717.783.2311February 18, 2015 School-Based ACCESS Program Update—Request for Proposal Issued
Contact: Ann Hinkson-Herrmann 717.783.6134February 27, 2015 Participation by Students with Disabilities in High School Graduation Ceremonies
Contact: Patrick Scanlon 724.465.6535April 13, 2015 Secondary Transition: Planning for the Future Checklist
Contact: James Palmiero 800.446.5607, Ext. 6851May 14, 2015 Revision to the Invitation to Participate in the Individualized Education Program Team Meeting or Other Meeting
Contact: Patrick Scanlon 724.465.6535May 26, 2015 Individualized Education Program Team's Responsibility for Educational Placement in Partial Hospitalization Programs
Contact: Patrick Scanlon 724.465.6535May 26, 2015 Local Educational Agency Special Education Data Reports Online
Contact: Jodi Rissinger 717.783.6911May 29, 2015 Transition from Preschool Early Intervention Programs to Kindergarten or First Grade Programs in Charter Schools
Contact: Patrick Scanlon 724.465.6535June 16, 2015 Unified English Braille Transition
Contact: Lynn Dell 717.783.2311July 21, 2015 Special Education Performance Grant Opportunity: School to Community-Based Competitive Employment Grant
Contact: Michael Stoehr 800.446.5607, Ext. 6864August 18, 2015 School-Based ACCESS Program—Reduced Processing Fees for Local Educational Agencies
Contact: Rebekah Ludwick 717.787.5512August 21, 2015 Basic Education Circular: FAPE and One-To-One Support Obligations for Students with Disabilities
Contact: Patrick Scanlon 724.465.6535September 1, 2015 School-Based ACCESS Program Update—Billing for Allowable Health-Related Purchased Services
Contact: Rebekah Ludwick 717.787.5512September 2, 2015 Reporting of Expenditures Relating to Exceptional Students
Contact: Donald Dolbin 717.783.6879September 8, 2015 Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment Update—Use of Technology
Contact: Dr. John Machella 412.851.0413October 19, 2015 Presentation of Pennsylvania System of School Assessment and Keystone Exam Accommodation Guidelines for Students with Individualized Education Programs and 504 Plans
Contact: Dr. John Machella 412.851.0413October 28, 2015 Chapter 10 Guidance for Students with Disabilities
Contact: Lynn Dell 717.783.2311October 29, 2015 School-Based ACCESS Program—Request for Proposals Update
Contact: Rebekah Ludwick 717.787.5512November 3, 2015 Concussions and Return to Learn in the Classroom Environment
Contact: Lynn Dell 717.783.2311November 17, 2015 Special Education Students Placed in Homebound Instruction or Instruction Conducted in the Home
Contact: Michael Carricato 717.783.6918November 19, 2015 Guidance Letter from USDE Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services on Dyslexia
Contact: Lynn Dell 717.783.2311December 1, 2015 Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment (PASA) Update—Alternate Eligible Content
Contact: Dr. John Machella 412.851.0413December 9, 2015
PENN*LINKS FOR 2016
Title Date Sent Preschool to School-Age Transition Considerations for Children who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing or Deaf-Blind
Contact: Shatarupa Podder 717.772.2646February 3, 2016 Secondary Transition and Postsecondary Education and Training
Contact: Maria Mardula 717.787.5770February 3, 2016 Truancy Reporting and Transportation to Student with Disabilities
Contacts: Patrick Scanlon 724.465.6535
John Gombocz 717.772.3745February 4, 2016 Questions and Answers Regarding Students Transitioning from Early Intervention Programs to School-Age Programs
Contact: John Gombocz 717.772.3745February 8, 2016 School-Based ACCESS Program—Contract Update
Contact: Rebecca Ludwick 717.787.5512April 26, 2016 English as a Second Language (ESL) Training Survey
Contact: Jennifer AlicandriApril 29, 2016 Local Educational Agency Special Education Data Reports Online—Open for LEA Review
Contact: Jodi Rissinger 717.783.6911May 5, 2016 Clarification of Responsibilities Relating to ''Host'' Districts, ''Resident'' Districts and the Use of the Request for Change in Approved Private School Assignment (PDE-4011)
Contact: Dr. Ronald Wells 717.783.6882May 16, 2016 Electronic Submissions of 4010s
Contact: Dr. Ronald Wells 717.783.6882June 7, 2016 Approved Private Schools and Chartered Schools for the Deaf and Blind Electronic Management Calendar Submissions for the 2015-16 School Year (Fiscal Year 2016-17)
Contact: Holly Fan 717.346.9644June 10, 2016 New Annotated Evaluation Report and Annotated Reevaluation Report on the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) Website
Contact: John Gombocz 717.772.3745June 15, 2016 Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network Office in King of Prussia Relocating to Malvern
Contact: Cathy Pfanders 800.441.3215, ext. 7217June 16, 2016 Mandatory Training in Response to Recent Changes in Compliance Monitoring Verification Visits by the Federal Office of Special Education Programs
Contact: Dr. Ronald Wells 717.783.6882August 1, 2016 Special Education Plan Requirements—Identification of Students with Specific Learning Disabilities Using the Response to Intervention Renewal
Contact: Michael Stoehr 800.446.5607 ext. 6864August 4, 2016 Indicator 13: Ensuring Success and Compliance
Contact: Michael Stoehr 800.446.5607 ext. 6864August 11, 2016 State Performance Plan Data Requirements—Postsecondary School Survey (Cohort 2 Exit)
Contact: Paula Schmitt 800.446.5607, ext. 6858August 23, 2016 Indicator 13: Successful Practices in Secondary Transition for Continuous Improvement towards Competitive Integrated Employment
Contact: Michael Stoehr 800.446.5607, ext. 6864August 24, 2016 Principals Understanding how to Lead Special Education (PULSE) Professional Development Opportunity
Contact: Judy Ball 800.441.3215August 26, 2016 Special Education Plan Training for Phase 3 School Districts
Contact: Robert Daldo 717.610.1224August 29, 2016 The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
Contact: Lynn Dell 717.783.2311September 13, 2016 Special Education Plan Requirements—Identification of Students with Specific Learning Disabilities Using the Response to Instruction and Intervention
Contact: Jessica Haas 610.678.6059September 14, 2016 Reporting of Expenditures Relating to Exceptional Students
Contact: Donald Dolbin 717.783.6879September 21, 2016 2016-17 School Year Restraint Information System Collection Tracking and Training
Contact: Keith Focht 717.783.6921September 26, 2016 REMINDER: Special Education Plan Training for Phase 3 School Districts
Contact: Robert Daldo 717.610.1224September 29, 2016 Special Education Students Placed in Homebound Instruction or Instruction Conducted in the Home
Contact: Michael Carricato 717.783.6918October 11, 2016 Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment (PASA) Eligibility Criteria and 1 Percent Cap
Contacts: Patrick Scanlon 724.465.6535
John Gombocz 717.772.3745October 19, 2016 2016-17 School Year Restraint Information System Collection—Basic Education Circular, Webinar, and Requirement to Report Any Use of Restraints in Educational Programs
Contact: Keith Focht 717.783.6921November 1, 2016 Principals Understanding how to Lead Special Education (PULSE)—Winter/Spring Series
Contact: Tracy Ficca tficca@pattan.netNovember 4, 2016 Updated Guidelines for Calculating Educational Environment for Federal Special Education Reporting
Contact: John Gombocz 717.772.3745November 4, 2016 Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) and Keystone Exam Accommodation Guidelines for Students with Individualized Education Programs and 504 Plans
Contact: Lynn Dell 717.783.2311November 15, 2016 Section 1306 Students with Disabilities in State Hospitals or State Developmental Centers
Contacts: Patrick Scanlon 724.465.6535
John Gombocz 717.772.3745November 16, 2016 Transition and Work Experience Data Collection
Contacts: Patrick Scanlon 724.465.6535
John Gombocz 717.772.3745December 7, 2016 2016-17 School Year Restraint Information System of Collection Tracking—Second Quarter Reporting
Contact: Keith Focht 717.783.6921December 13, 2016
PENN*LINKS FOR 2017
Title Date Sent REISSUANCE: Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment Eligibility Mandated Waiver Application
Contacts: Patrick Scanlon 724.465.6535
John Gombocz 717.772.3745January 3, 2017 State Performance Plan Data Requirements—Postsecondary School Survey
Contact: Michael Stoehr 800.446.5607 ext. 6864January 31, 2017 Annual Deaf-Blind Child Count for Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers and Students
Contact: Sue Ann Houser 800.441.3215, ext. 7243February 1, 2017 Guidelines for English Learners with Individualized Education Programs
Contact: Robert Measel 717.787.8913February 7, 2017 Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment Writing Pilot
Contact: John Machella 717.783.2311February 28, 2017 Revisions to the Using Response to Intervention for Specific Learning Disability Determination School Building Application (K-12) for Approval
Contact: Jessica Haas 610.678.6059March 1, 2017 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: State Regulations that Exceed Federal Requirements
Contacts: Patrick Scanlon 724.465.6535
John Gombocz 717.772.3745March 2, 2017 Ann Hinkson-Herrmann Named New Bureau Director for Special Education
Contact: Nancy Zeigler 717.783.6134March 13, 2017 2016-17 School Year Restraint Information System of Collection Tracking—3rd Quarter Reporting
Contact: Keith Focht 717.783.6921March 16, 2017 Revised Basic Education Circular: Least Restrictive Environment and Educational Placement for Students with Individualized Education Programs
Contact: John Gombocz 717.772.3745April 20, 2017 Office for Dispute Resolution Timelines
Contact: John Gombocz 717.772.3745April 21, 2017 Survey of Parents of Students with Disabilities
Contacts: Barbara Mozina 814.674.2648
Deborah Sotack 814.349.2381April 28, 2017 Local Educational Agency Special Education Data Reports Online Preview
Contact: Jodi Rissinger 717.783.6911May 5, 2017 Act 26 of 2016: ''Work Experience for High School Students with Disabilities Act'' Questions and Answers
Contact: John Gombocz 717.772.3745May 8, 2017 Updated Transition and Work Experience Data Collection—Annotated Individualized Education Program
Contact: John Gombocz 717.772.3745May 24, 2017 Local Educational Agency Special Education Data Reports (SEDR) Online
Contacts: Barbara Mozina 814.674.2648
Deborah Sotack 814.349.2381May 26, 2017 July 2017 PennData Table 8A Submission
Contact: Jodi Rissinger 717.783.6911May 31, 2017 2016-17 School Year Restraint Information System of Collection Tracking—4th Quarter Reporting
Contact: Keith Focht 717.783.6921June 2, 2017 Special Education Students Placed in Homebound Instruction or Instruction Conducted in the Home Updated Contact List
Contact: Michael Carricato 717.783.6918June 6, 2017 Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment Update—Alternate Eligible Content
Contact: John Gombocz 717.772.3745June 13, 2017 2017-18 Special Education Compliance Monitoring Schedule
Contact: Jill Deitrich 717.783.6876June 27, 2017 Significant Disproportionality Requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Contacts: Patty Todd 717.783.6885
John Gombocz 717.772.3745June 28, 2017 Indicator 13: Ensuring Success and Compliance
Contact: Michael Stoehr 800.446.5607, ext. 6864July 10, 2017 Significant Disproportionality Stakeholders' Forums
Contact: John Gombocz 717.772.3745
Patty Todd 717.783.6885July 20, 2017 Training in Response to Recent Changes by the Federal Office of Special Education Programs
Contact: Sue Leonard 717.772.1114July 28, 2017 Basic Education Circular Review—Intensive Interagency Coordination
Contact: John Gombocz 717.772.3745August 2, 2017 Principals Understanding how to Lead Special Education Professional Development Opportunity
Contact: Tracy Ficca 800.441.3215, ext. 7203August 8, 2017 Indicator 13: Successful Practices in Secondary Transition for Continuous Improvement
Contact: Michael Stoehr 800.446.5607, ext. 6864August 9, 2017 Pennsylvania's Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B 2017 Determination
Contact: Ann Hinkson-Herrmann 717.783.6134August 10, 2017 B. Office of Child Development and Early Learning
1. Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts
• Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts Statute, Regulations and Guidelines, Effective July 1, 2017
Contact: Deborah C. Wise (717-787-7489)2. Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program
• Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program Request for Applications Guidelines, FY 17-18
Contact: Deborah C. Wise (717-787-7489)3. Early Intervention Services
• 2013-2014 Pennsylvania State Interagency Coordinating Council—Early Intervention in Pennsylvania-Annual Report Submitted to the Governor
Contact: Carl Beck (717-783-7213)• Intermediate Unit Special Education Plan Guidelines
Contact: Carl Beck (717-783-7213)• State Early Intervention, Fiscal Guidelines
Contact: Brian Bell (717-214-7130)• Certificate of Competency—COC EI Standards for Licensed Private Providers applications and renewal instructions
Contact: Kathy Vradenburgh (717-346-1117)
• EI-07 # 12 PA Pre-K Counts and Early Intervention Working Together 10/24/2007 • EI-08 # 03 Extent and Duration of Early Intervention Programs for Preschoolers, Including Services During Scheduled Breaks in Their Programs 04/16/2008 • EI-08 # 09 Early Intervention Special Education Plan Review Notice (EI SEPRN) 08/18/2008 • EI-09 # 13 Childfind System Including Children who are Wards of the State, Children Living in Residential Facilities Children Who Were Abused and Children who are Homeless 09/11/2009 • EI-09 # 17 Qualifications for Individuals to Provide Speech-Language Pathology Services in Early Intervention and the Requirements for Billing 10/05/2009 • EI-09 # 19 Transition of Preschool Children to School Age Programs 10/20/2009 • EI-10 # 02 Release of Information 01/29/2010 • EI-10 # 06 Funding Responsibilities for Early Intervention Services For Children at Kindergarten Age 05/18/2010 • EI-10 # 07 Paraprofessional Qualifications 06/15/2010 • EI-10 # 08 Amended Behavior Supports for Young Children 10/25/2010 • EI-11 # 01 IDEA Early Intervention Complaint Procedures 06/01/2011 • EI-11 # 02 ACT 24 of 2011 Implementations—PELICAN Data Moratorium 08/01/2011 • EI-11 # 03 Early Intervention Annual Data Review 10/27/2011 • EI-12 # 01 Screening, Evaluation and Assessment in Early Intervention 04/11/2012 • EI-12 # 03 Confidentiality, Parent Consent and Surrogate Parents 04/11/2012 • EI-12 # 07 Collecting and Reporting Child Outcome Data in Infant/ Toddler and Preschool Early Intervention Programs 10/26/2012 • EI-12 # 08 Local Determination Process 10/26/2012 • EI-12 # 09 Public Participation Requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 10/26/2012 • EI-13 # 01 Transition of Toddlers to Preschool or Other Community Services 01/30/2013 • EI-13 # 03 Session Notes 04/26/2013 • OCDEL-13 # 01 Children Experiencing Homelessness 05/09/2013 • EI-13 # 06 Children who Have a Hearing Loss 08/01/2013 • EI-13 # 07 Positive Behavior Support 08/29/2013 • EI-13 # 08 Eligibility for Infant/Toddlers and Preschool Early Intervention 12/13/2013 EI-16 # 01 Provider Qualifications 02/12/16 EI-16 # 02 Lead Exposure in Infants/Toddlers and Preschoolers 08/31/16 EI-17 # 01 Inclusion of All Childhood Program in Pennsylvania 07/01/17 EI-17 # 02 Reduction of Expulsion and Suspension in Early Childhood Programs in Pennsylvania 07/01/17 Contact: Andrea Algatt 717-783-5058
C. Center for Data Quality and Information Technology
• Private and Nonpublic Enrollment Instruction Manual, 2015-2016
Contact: Deb Rodrigues (717-787-6764)• Pennsylvania Information Management System User Manual, Vol 1 and 2, 2015-2016
Contact: Dave Ream (717-787-6698)D. Bureau of State Library
• Revised Classification Scheme for Pennsylvania State Publications,
—Provides Call Numbers to be Used in Classifying Pennsylvania State Publications
Contact: Mary Spila (717-783-3884)E. Bureau of Library Development
• A Handbook for Public Library Trustees, Fifth Edition, 2003—Guidance for People Serving as Trustees for Pennsylvania Public Libraries
• Continuing Education Guidelines for Public Library Staff, 2005—Guidance for Determining What Kinds of Continuing Education are Acceptable for Meeting the Continuing Education Requirements in The Library Code.
• Library Services and Technology Act Five-Year Plan 2013-2017—A Focused Program for the Improvement of Library Services for the People of Pennsylvania through Federal LSTA Funds.
• Pennsylvania Guidelines for School Library Information Programs, 2005—Suggestions for Implementing Quality Library Programs in Pennsylvania.
• Measuring Up To Standards Findings: The Impact of School Library Programs and Information Literacy in Pennsylvania Schools, 2000.
• Pennsylvania Interlibrary Loan Procedures Manual, 2011
• Pennsylvania Interlibrary Loan Guidelines, 2011
• Public Library Statistics, 2014
• Directory of Pennsylvania Libraries, 2016
• Pennsylvania Library Accounting Manual, 2010
Contact: Matthew Spiegel (717-783-5738)F. Bureau of Curriculum, Assessment and Instruction
• Education Leading to Employment and Career Training Monthly Attendance Instructions
• Education Leading to Employment and Career Training Guidelines
Contact: Carmen Medina (717-783-6466)• 2011-2013 Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth Guidelines (Available on the website.)
• Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth Private Provider Application and Guidelines (Available on the website.)
• Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth Program Application and Guidelines (Available on the website.)
Contact: Dana Klouser (717-705-3771)G. Office for Safe Schools
• Commonwealth Student Assistance Program Training System Handbook: Guidelines, Monitoring Procedures, Standards and Core Competencies, and Related Information
Contact: Russ Alves (717-783-6777)• School Attendance Improvement and Truancy Reduction Toolkit
Contact: Joe Loccisano (717-346-4253)• Bullying Prevention Support Plan
Contact: Carol Kuntz (717-783-6469)• Model Dating Violence Policy
Contact: Joe Loccisano (717-346-4253)• Model Youth Suicide Awareness and Prevention Policy
Contact: Joe Loccisano (717-346-4253)H. School Services Office
• Basic Education Circulars (BECs)—Current collection of Pennsylvania Department of Education guidance statements on state and federal basic education laws and regulations. These guidance statements cover several areas of the School Code within Title 24 of Purdon's Statutes, Articles 1—25, and State Board of Education Regulations—Title 22 of the Pennsylvania Code, Chapters 1—23, 342 and 349, and other state and federal laws and regulations. Topics include among others: Access to Secondary Students—Enrollment of Students—Emergency School Closings—Home Education Programs—Special Education—Payments for Education—Graduation of Seniors—School Construction—Safe Schools—Copyright Law—Commissions—Instructional Time. (Link to BECs: http://www.education.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/basic_education_circulars/7497)
Contact: Monica Washington (717-783-6746)• Access to Secondary Students
Contact: Lyneice Parker-Hunter (717-783-6610)• Background Checks (Act 114)
Contact: Jeanette Medina (717-787-3750)• Child Labor Laws and Employment of Minors
Contact: April Queeley (717-783-4860)• Commissions
Contact: Monica Washington (717-783-6746)• Days Schools Not to be Kept Open
Contact: Monica Washington (717-783-6746)• Emergency School Closings
Contact: Lyneice Parker-Hunter (717-783-6610)• Enrollment of Students
Contact: Lyneice Parker-Hunter (717-783-6610)• Foreign Student's Eligibility for Enrollment
Contact: Monica Washington (717-783-6746)• Graduation of Seniors
Contact: Monica Washington (717-783-6746)• Home Education Program
Contact: Monica Washington (717-783-6746)• School Services Programs on PDE Website
• AED Program
• Disclosure of Interscholastic Athletic Opportunities Survey
• Flexible Instructional Days
• Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit Program
Contact: Monica Washington (717-783-6746)I. Bureau of School Leadership and Teacher Quality
• Pennsylvania Department of Education Application and Instructions for Professional Educator (Includes background information, application forms, and directions.)
• Teacher Certification Information Sheets (Various handout papers used to respond to queries on professional educator certification in Pennsylvania.)
Contact: Phil Ferrari (717-728-3224)• Application Booklets (Revised May 2001)
• Applicant Prepared Outside of Pennsylvania (Revised 1/11)
• Emergency Permits and Act 97 Waivers (Revised 1/11)
• Letter of Equivalency for Master's Degree (Revised 7/10)
• Applicant Prepared In Pennsylvania (Revised 7/10)
• Professional Educator Certificate (Revised 6/08)
• Letter of Equivalency for Master's Degree (Issued 3/00)
• Letter of Equivalency for Bachelor's Degree (Issued 3/00)
• Application information and form
• Letter of Equivalency with seal
• Emergency Permit with seal (Issued 3/00)
• Private School Certificate Application (Revised 6/11)
• Requirements of Act 48 of 1999
• Application for Voluntary Inactive Certification (Form 338R)
• Approval notice for Voluntary Inactive Certification
• Application for Removal of Voluntary Inactive Certification (Form 338R2)
• Approval notice for Removal of Voluntary Inactive Certification
• Four and five-year notices for educators and school entities
• Informational Handout: Important Information About Your Certificate (Revised 6/02)
Contact: Phil Ferrari (717-728-3224)J. Bureau of Postsecondary and Adult Education
1. Division of Higher and Career Education
• Records Accessibility Policy for Closing / Closed Degree Granting Institutions
• Substantive Change Policy for Degree Programs
• Memo dated May 18, 2005 with Instructions for Preparing Program Applications • AP 176 Instructions for Preparing the Private Licensed Schools Contract Bond
• PDE-4627 Student Information Publication Requirements and Instructions
• PDE-3774 Enrollment Agreement Check Sheet
• Pennsylvania Department of Education Guidelines for the Approval of Degree Programs
• Chart of Activities for a Group Wishing to Establish a Domestic Nonprofit/For-Profit Degree-Granting Institution in Pennsylvania or a Foreign Nonprofit/For-Profit Degree-Granting Corporation Wishing to Operate in Pennsylvania
• Materials Related to the Approval of Postsecondary Institutions Requesting a Certificate of Approval to Award the Associate in Specialized Business and/or the Associate in Specialized Technology DegreePrivate Licensed Schools Memorandum—Distance Educa-
tion
Contact: Patricia Landis (717-772-3623)K. Office of Postsecondary and Higher Education
• Clarification of State Board of Education Regulations Regarding Curriculum (§ 31.21) and Academic Calendar (§ 31.22) Curricula Credit Policy
• Guidelines for the Establishment of Public Community Colleges in Pennsylvania
• Guidelines for the Establishment of the Rural Regional College
Contact: Michael Dotts (717-705-7787)• Procedures and Guidance Related to the Transfer and Articulation Oversight Committee and the Statewide College Credit Transfer System
• 30-Credit Transfer Framework and Framework Equivalency Standards
• Statewide Program-to-Program Articulation Agreements
• Pennsylvania Transfer and Articulation Center (PA TRAC) website
Contact: Julie Kane (717-772-3643)• Horace Mann Bond-Leslie Pinckney Hill Scholarship Program Guidelines
Contact: Julie Kane (717-772-3643)• Technical College Programs Guidelines
Contact: Julie Kane (717-772-3643)• Application Guidelines for Community Education Councils
Contact: Michael Dotts (717-705-7787)• Pennsylvania Information Management System Postsecondary Manual for Community Colleges
• Pennsylvania Information Management System Postsecondary Guidelines for Unit Level Data Collection
• Pennsylvania Information Management System Postsecondary Data Collection Opt Out Policy
Contact: Michael Dotts (717-705-7787)L. Bureau of Career & Technical Education
• Guidelines for Administrator: How to Comply with Federal and State Laws and Regulations
• Sample Training Agreement for Cooperative Education
• Sample Training Plan for Cooperative Education
• Sample Training Plan for Cooperative Education
• Pennsylvania Cooperative Education Association—State and Federal Child Labor Laws, Instructional Resources and Sample Forms
• Child Labor Act
• Prohibited Occupations Under the Child Labor Act
Contact: Mike Stanger (717-772-4870)• Application for Approval of the Nurse Aide Training Program Submission Guidelines
Contact: Sheri Weidman (717-772-4868)• A Guide to Student Occupational Competency Testing in Pennsylvania
• Pennsylvania Student Occupational Competency Testing
Contact: Kevin Springman (717-783-6623)• Funding Guidelines for the Career and Technical Education Professional Personnel Development Center
Contact: Delmar Hart (717-346-9735)• Perkins Local Plan Funding Guidelines Title I Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 P.L. 109-270
Contact: Monique Williams (717-346-3188)• CATS Secondary Program Approval Instructions
• Career & Technical Education Secondary POS Pathways
• Career Objective Form
• Approved Secondary Program
• Sample Scope and Sequence (PDF)
Contact: Jean Kelleher (717-783-6962)• Self-Study Guidelines—Accreditation System of Institutions for Adult Technical Education at Career and Technical Centers
• The Occupational Competency Assessment Program Brochure
Contact: Beth Marshall (717-783-6860)• Child Development Laboratory Procedures Guidelines
• CDA-Ready Verification Form
• CDA-Ready Certificate Documentation, Preschool
• CDA-Ready Certificate Documentation, Infant/Toddler
• Laboratory Guides
• Family and Consumer Sciences
Contact: Jean Kelleher (717-783-6962)• Industry-Recognized Certifications for Career and Technical Education Programs: A Resource Guide for Pennsylvania Career and Technology Centers
Contact: Beth Marshall (717-783-6860)• Career and Technical Student Organizations Brochure
Contact: Delmar Hart (717-346-9735)• Monitoring/Self-Study Booklet of the Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program
• Teaching the Educator Workshop for Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program
Contact: Sheri Weidman (717-772-4868)• Perkins Local Plan Compliance Review Review
Contact: Monique Williams (717-346-3188)• Guidelines for Technical Institutes
• Perkins Statewide Articulation Agreement
• Student Documentation Coversheet for Programs of Study Articulation Agreements
Contact: David Garnes (717-783-6859)• Federal and State Final Performance Reports
Contact: Monique Williams (717-346-3188)• Program Administration Manual: Policy and Procedures for Perkins Subgrants and Related State Grants
Contact: Monique Williams (717-346-3188)• Establishing & Operating Effective Local Advisory Committees
• Establishing & Operating Effective Occupational Advisory Committees
Contact: Delmar Hart (717-346-9735)• State Funded Supplemental Equipment Grant Guidelines
Contact: Janelle Smith (717-783-6990)
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