Future Ready Comprehensive Planning Portal Updates

The 2026-2027 Annual School Reconfiguration Change Process

The window for School Reconfiguration changes in the FRCPP opened May 15, 2026. All changes must be submitted and received by PDE no later than 11:59 pm on July 31, 2026, to be effective for the coming school year.

The following types of school reconfigurations must be submitted through the FRCPP and can only be made during this window: 

• School name changes
• School mailing address changes
• School physical address changes
• School grade configuration changes (adding or removing)
• School closure configurations
• School opening reconfigurations
• Student enrollment changes

The 2025-2026 Charter School Annual Report

The 2025-2026 Charter School Annual Report opened May 15, 2026. The purpose of the Charter School Annual Report is to provide a comprehensive overview of the performance and financial health of charter schools in Pennsylvania. Every charter school (brick-and-mortar and cyber) in Pennsylvania is required to complete and submit the Charter School Annual Report in the FRCPP by August 1, 2026.

Compliance Requirements

There will be several compliance requirements due over the next two months for the 2025/2026 school year, which are submitted via the Future Ready Comprehensive Planning Portal: 

• Due 7/31/2026: Administrators must report all incidents involving violence, weapons, controlled substances, alcohol, or tobacco on school property; LEAs with a single police jurisdiction should upload one signed Chief Law Enforcement template, while those with multiple agencies must upload a separately signed form for each.
• Due 7/31/2026: Each school entity must review its Bullying Policy every three years and annually submit a copy to the office.
• Due 7/31/2026: Fire and Security Drill ACS needs to be signed.  Fire evacuation drills must be conducted monthly while school is in session, requiring full removal of staff and students to a safe outdoor location. Reporting is not required for months with fewer than seven school days.
• Reminder: The bus evacuation drill (which was due 4/10/2026) must be conducted twice yearly per Pennsylvania School Code, covering emergency exits, fire extinguishers, and proper evacuation procedures.