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IntroducedJan 08, 2025
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Passed HouseJun 24, 2025
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Passed SenateFeb 03, 2026
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Became Law
Pennsylvania House Bill
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in terms and courses of study, further providing for subjects of instruction and flag code.
Last Action See all actions
Senate • Feb 04, 2026: Presented to the Governor
Latest Bill Text See all bill texts
Summary
Comments on HB 17
Tweets
Whip Lists
Sponsors


- Rep. Jill Coopercosponsor
- Rep. Bryan Cutlercosponsor
- Rep. Joe Hammcosponsor
- Rep. Ed Neilsoncosponsor
- Rep. Kathy Rappcosponsor
- Rep. Rob Kauffmancosponsor
- Rep. Robert Freemancosponsor
- Rep. Tim Twardzikcosponsor
- Rep. R. Lee Jamescosponsor
- Rep. David Rowecosponsor
- Rep. David Zimmermancosponsor
- Rep. Mark Gillencosponsor
- Rep. Doyle Heffleycosponsor
- Rep. Joe Emrickcosponsor
- Rep. Craig Staatscosponsor
- Rep. Donna Scheurencosponsor
- Rep. Abigail Salisburycosponsor
Votes
YES: 20
- Rosemary Brown
- Amanda Cappelletti
- Jarrett Coleman
- Lynda Schlegel Culver
- Cris Dush
- Vincent Hughes
- Patty Kim
- Wayne Langerholc
- Daniel Laughlin
- Tracy Pennycuick
- Kristin Phillips-Hill
- Joe Picozzi
- Devlin Robinson
- Judith Schwank
- Sharif Street
- Elder Vogel
- Joe Pittman
- Jay Costa
- Kim Ward
- Scott Martin
NO: 1
NOT VOTING: 1
YES: 42
- David Argall
- Lisa Baker
- Camera Bartolotta
- Lisa Boscola
- Michele Brooks
- Rosemary Brown
- Amanda Cappelletti
- Maria Collett
- Carolyn Comitta
- Jay Costa
- Lynda Schlegel Culver
- Cris Dush
- Frank Farry
- Marty Flynn
- Wayne Fontana
- Vincent Hughes
- Scott Hutchinson
- John Kane
- Patty Kim
- Wayne Langerholc
- James Malone
- Scott Martin
- Doug Mastriano
- Nick Miller
- Tracy Pennycuick
- Kristin Phillips-Hill
- Joe Picozzi
- Nick Pisciottano
- Joe Pittman
- Devlin Robinson
- Greg Rothman
- Steven Santarsiero
- Nikil Saval
- Judith Schwank
- Patrick Stefano
- Sharif Street
- Christine Tartaglione
- Elder Vogel
- Judy Ward
- Kim Ward
- Anthony Williams
- Gene Yaw
NO: 5
NOT VOTING: 3
Actions
- Feb 04, 2026 | Senate
- Signed in House
- Signed in Senate
- Presented to the Governor
- Feb 03, 2026 | Senate
- Third consideration and final passage
- Nov 18, 2025 | Senate
- Re-reported as committed
- Jul 17, 2025 | Senate
- Second consideration
- Re-referred to Appropriations
- Jul 16, 2025 | Senate
- Reported as committed
- First consideration
- Jun 25, 2025 | Senate
- Referred to Education
- Jun 24, 2025 | House
- Re-reported as committed
- Third consideration and final passage
- Jun 23, 2025 | House
- Second consideration
- Re-committed to Appropriations
- Jun 18, 2025 | House
- Removed from table
- May 07, 2025 | House
- Reported as committed
- First consideration
- Laid on the table
- Jan 08, 2025 | House
- Referred to Education
