Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 6 R cosponsors

HB 228 — An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in the State Board of Education, further providing for definitions and providing for academic standards review; and making editorial changes.

Last action — Referred to EDUCATION, Jan. 22, 2025

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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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 January 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (6 R).

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Summary

State Board of Education Academic Standards Review Schedule (Prior HB 213, 2023-24)

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill enhances the review process of academic standards by the State Board of Education and clarifies the relationship between the Board and the Department of Education.

  • Section 2601-B(2)

    Department of Education → department

    Updates the terminology for the Department of Education in defining the State Board of Education.

  • Section 2602-B(f)

    Department of Education → department

    Clarifies the definition of members on councils regarding their employment in the Department of Education.

  • Section 2603-B(b)

    Department of Education → department

    Ensures that legal counsel for the board is distinct from that of the Department of Education.

  • Section 2606-B

    Department of Education → department

    Clarifies that statements of policy from the Board are binding on the Department of Education.

  • Section 2607-B. Academic Standards Review.

    Establishes a new process for the periodic review of academic standards by the State Board of Education.

  • Section 2607-B

    (a) The board shall, within ninety (90) days of the effective date of this section, establish a schedule for the review of all academic standards under 22 Pa. Code Ch. 4 (relating to academic standards and assessment).

    Mandates the Board to create a review schedule for academic standards.

  • Section 2607-B

    (b) The review by the board shall determine if the State academic standards for each content area are age appropriate, clear, industry specific, academically challenging and meet the needs of the job market.

    Defines the criteria for the Board's review of academic standards.

  • Section 2607-B

    (c) The board shall submit a report of a review made under this section to the chairperson and minority chairperson of the Education Committee of the Senate and the chairperson and minority chairperson of the Education Committee of the House of Representatives.

    Requires the Board to report its findings to key legislative leaders.

  • Section 2607-B

    (d) The General Assembly may direct the board to conduct a review of the State academic standards under this section by adoption of a concurrent resolution.

    Allows the General Assembly to request reviews of academic standards.

  • Section 2607-B

    (e) This section shall not be construed to change any requirement under the act of June 25, 1982 (P.L.633, No.181), known as the "Regulatory Review Act."

    Clarifies that this new review process does not alter existing regulations.

Action History

  1. Referred to EDUCATION, Jan. 22, 2025

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 247 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (247)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 228 do?
State Board of Education Academic Standards Review Schedule (Prior HB 213, 2023-24)
Who sponsors HB 228?
HB 228 is sponsored by Barbara Gleim (Republican), Joe Hamm (Republican), Robert Leadbeter (Republican), Rob W. Kauffman (Republican), David H. Zimmerman (Republican), and Marc S. Anderson (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 228?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 22, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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