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

SB 1340 — An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in duties and powers of boards of school directors, further providing for publication of rules, regulations and policies; and, in pupils and attendance, further providing for home education program.

Last action — Referred to EDUCATION, May 20, 2026

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 20, 2026. 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 26% · moderate confidence

  • 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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In plain language

The bill updates home education laws specifically for military families in Pennsylvania.

This bill requires school districts to facilitate participation for home-schooled students, particularly military families, in extracurricular activities and mandates timely notification for home instruction. It ensures that Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps programs are accessible to eligible students in these circumstances.

What this means for you
  • Families: Military families will have clearer guidelines and support for home education and extracurricular participation.

Summary

Home School Law Updates for Military Children

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to EDUCATION, May 20, 2026

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (247)

247 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

veterans education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1340 do?
Home School Law Updates for Military Children
Who sponsors SB 1340?
SB 1340 is sponsored by Doug Mastriano (Republican), Cris Dush (Republican), Tracy Pennycuick (Republican), Devlin J. Robinson (Republican), Greg Rothman (Republican), and Gene Yaw (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1340?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 20, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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