Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 3 R cosponsors

HB 1398 — 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 grading, classification and promotion of pupils.

Last action — Referred to EDUCATION, May 6, 2025

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 20% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    1 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 R).

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Summary

Prohibiting "No-Zero" Grading Policies

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends the grading policies for public school teachers in Pennsylvania to ensure that grades reflect student mastery and provide opportunities for reassessment.

  • Section 1531

    (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a), a school district grading policy: (1) shall require a classroom teacher to assign a grade that reflects a pupil's relative mastery of an assignment; (2) may not require a classroom teacher to assign a minimum grade for an assignment without regard to a pupil's quality of work; and (3) may allow a pupil a reasonable opportunity to repeat a class assignment or examination for which the pupil received a failing grade and to receive a revised grade on the assignment or examination.

    This addition establishes specific grading policy requirements, ensuring grades are based on mastery and allowing for opportunities to improve failing grades.

Action History

  1. Referred to EDUCATION, May 6, 2025

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 250 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (250)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1398 do?
Prohibiting "No-Zero" Grading Policies
Who sponsors HB 1398?
HB 1398 is sponsored by Mike Jones (Republican), Valerie S. Gaydos (Republican), and David H. Zimmerman (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1398?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 06, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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