Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 547 — An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in certification of teachers, further providing for continuing professional development; providing for access to advanced courses for all students; establishing the Access to Advanced Courses for All Students Grant Program; and imposing duties on the Department of Education.

Last action — Referred to EDUCATION, April 4, 2025

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

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 16% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Summary

Expanding Opportunities for Pennsylvania Students for Advanced Coursework Access

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to EDUCATION, April 4, 2025

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 252 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (252)

252 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 547 do?
Expanding Opportunities for Pennsylvania Students for Advanced Coursework Access
Who sponsors SB 547?
SB 547 is sponsored by Daniel Laughlin (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 547?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 547?
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