Laws and regulations this page contains information on laws policies and regulations as they relate to student and school safety act 26 offense of harrassment ensure graduates of pennsylvanias high schools are career ready schools that teach improve access affordability and completion in postsecondary education and training . Pennsylvania compilation of school discipline laws and regulations page 5 general provisions authority to develop and establish rules of conduct laws 24 pa ps 1302 a office for safe schools a there is hereby established in the department of education an office for safe schools. The university of pennsylvania carey law school or penn law provides a superior legal education through cross disciplinary studies and our deserved reputation as a congenial and stimulating environment. Education is controlled primarily at the state level although federal initiatives such as the no child left behind act set nationwide standards education laws govern how public schools are funded how the government interacts with teacher unions and curriculum requirements in pennsylvania for example school participation is required for all children ages eight to 17 with some exceptions