ADOPTED

The adopted resolution proposes amending the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create an Office of the Public School Family and Child Advocate, subject to approval by Philadelphia voters. The office would advocate for public school children and their families, explain their education-related rights, and help them secure those rights; the Mayor would appoint the advocate with City Council’s approval.

Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create the Office of the Public School Family and Child Advocate, and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.