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20Mar

PSBA Supports SB 117, PN 1376 Proposed Changes to PA Wiretap Law

3/20/2012| Reference Number : 9.0| School Bus, Legislative/Regulatory | Wiretap Law | | Return|

Many school bus contractors are faced with the Pennsylvania wiretap law dilemma. That is, school districts contractually or informally require video and audio taping on school buses for the purpose of enhancing student safety and addressing student discipline issues. But, audio taping is prohibited by Pennsylvania statutes and case law. The current statutes even impose criminal and civil penalties for violators. School officials point to specific examples of local law enforcement’s refusal to prosecute violations. But the isolated opinions of local lawmakers do not carry the force of law and, in the end; the school bus contractor stands to bear the majority of the cost and heartache that can result from violations of the Pennsylvania Wiretap Law. This note will summarize the current law and the proposed changes.  

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