When students change schools due to homelessness, foster care, or court-ordered placement, they often face lost credits and barriers to graduation. Act 1 of 2022 ensures that students who experience educational instability are not penalized for circumstances beyond their control.

The Act 1 Graduation Plan Toolkit from the Center for Safe Schools (CSC) helps schools and districts put Pennsylvania’s Act 1 of 2022 into practice — ensuring every student has a clear path to graduation. The toolkit empowers schools to provide equitable, consistent supports and maintain strong communication across districts.

The CSC Toolkit includes:
-Step-by-step guidance to identify eligible students and implement Act 1 protections.
-Templates for assigning a school Point of Contact and developing individualized graduation plans.
-Tools to support credit transfer, course waivers, and participation in extracurricular activities.
-Strategies to reduce barriers such as fees, fines or enrollment delays.

Click here to View Graduation Plan Toolkit Resources.