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America First Policy Institute
Local Policy Brief
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| 📅 Monday, October 26, 2026 to Calendar |
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We reviewed the upcoming agenda for Bucks County Technical High School and found 3 items with policy significance ahead of the vote.
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Board to Approve Updated Bullying/Cyberbullying Policy
The board will vote on Policy 249, which prohibits bullying and cyberbullying. The policy extends the school’s disciplinary authority to off-campus conduct, including on personal devices and social media, if it ‘substantially disrupt[s] the orderly operation of the school,’ a standard that could impact student speech outside of school.
Policy Use
TRACK AND DOCUMENT: Item 12.F adopts a policy extending school authority over off-campus student speech. Document the vote and add this district to the state tracker for policies governing student conduct outside of school.
Policy Lever: Student Speech Jurisdiction
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Board to Accept $500,000 State CTE Grant
The board will vote to accept a $500,000 Career and Technical Education (CTE) grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). The funds are designated for the expansion of the ‘Heavy Highway Welding and structural Fabrication Pathway.’ This represents a significant state investment in a specific workforce training program.
Policy Use
WATCH: Item 12.I accepts a $500K state grant for a specific CTE pathway. Add this to the state tracker for workforce development funding to monitor trends in state-directed career education.
Policy Lever: $500K State Grant
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Board to Approve State Grant Extension
The board will vote to approve an amendment extending the expiration date of a PA Smart Grant from Dec 31, 2026, to Dec 31, 2027. The grant totals $213,849.06 and funds career and technical education in partnership with other local institutes. This is a routine administrative action on a state-level workforce development grant.
Policy Use
WATCH: Item 12.H is a no-cost time extension for a state CTE grant. Monitor for reporting on grant outcomes or future renewals that may shift program focus.
Policy Lever: $213K State Grant
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District Leadership
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610 Wistar Road, Fairless Hills, PA 19030 |
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