Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 7 D cosponsors

HB 2776 — An Act amending Title 24 (Education) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions, providing for religious neutrality and freedom of conscience in public schools.

Last action — Referred to EDUCATION, Sept. 18, 2026

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced September 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

In plain language

The bill aims to ensure religious neutrality and freedom of conscience in public schools.

This legislation seeks to promote religious neutrality in public schools while protecting students' and employees' rights to express their religious beliefs. It outlines definitions, prohibited acts, and establishes enforcement mechanisms.

Summary

Promoting Liberty & Upholding Rights of All Learners (PLURAL) Act 

Bill Text

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The bill introduces a new chapter in Pennsylvania's education law focused on preserving religious neutrality and freedom of conscience in public schools.

  • Title 24

    CHAPTER 5 RELIGIOUS NEUTRALITY AND FREEDOM OF CONSCIENCE IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS Sec. 501. Construction. Sec. 502. Definitions. Sec. 503. Age-appropriate protections for student religious expression. Sec. 504. Prohibited acts. Sec. 505. Protected student and employee expression and accommodation. Sec. 506. Enforcement by commission. Sec. 507. Judicial review and remedies. Sec. 508. Guidance and training. Sec. 509. Regulations. Sec. 510. Severability.

    This addition establishes a new framework addressing religious expression and neutrality in schools.

Action History

  1. Referred to EDUCATION, Sept. 18, 2026

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 246 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (246)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2776 do?
Promoting Liberty & Upholding Rights of All Learners (PLURAL) Act 
Who sponsors HB 2776?
HB 2776 is sponsored by John C. Inglis III (Democratic), Justin C. Fleming (Democratic), Danielle Friel Otten (Democratic), Eddie Day Pashinski (Democratic), Ben Waxman (Democratic), Tarah Probst (Democratic), and Christopher M. Rabb (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 2776?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced September 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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