Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 26 D cosponsors

HB 2527 — An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in early learning programs, further providing for definitions.

Last action — Re-committed to RULES, June 24, 2026

  1. ✓
    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 May 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 26 sponsors

    1 primary, 25 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (26 D).

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In plain language

The bill updates definitions in Pennsylvania's Public School Code related to early learning programs.

This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to update definitions about early learning programs. It aims to enhance access to quality child care and pre-kindergarten for working families in Pennsylvania.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means increased access to quality child care and pre-k options for your children.

Summary

Increasing Access to High-Quality Child Care and Pre-k for Working Pennsylvania Families

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Re-committed to RULES, June 24, 2026

  2. First consideration, June 24, 2026

  3. Reported as committed, June 24, 2026

  4. Referred to CHILDREN AND YOUTH, May 21, 2026

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 25 co-sponsors · 227 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (25)

Not signed on (227)

227 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2527 do?
Increasing Access to High-Quality Child Care and Pre-k for Working Pennsylvania Families
Who sponsors HB 2527?
HB 2527 is sponsored by Ben Waxman (Democratic), Kristine C. Howard (Democratic), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Jose Giral (Democratic), Morgan Cephas (Democratic), Justin C. Fleming (Democratic), Tina M. Davis (Democratic), Paul Takac (Democratic), Abigail Salisbury (Democratic), MaryLouise Isaacson (Democratic), Steven R. Malagari (Democratic), Jennifer O'Mara (Democratic), Dan K. Williams (Democratic), Heather Boyd (Democratic), Eddie Day Pashinski (Democratic), Darisha K. Parker (Democratic), Melissa L. Shusterman (Democratic), John C. Inglis III (Democratic), Mandy Steele (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Tarah Probst (Democratic), Chris Pielli (Democratic), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (Democratic), Liz Hanbidge (Democratic), Danilo Burgos (Democratic), and Manuel Guzman (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 2527?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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