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

SB 1348 — An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in grounds and buildings, further providing for work to be done under contract let on bids and exception; and, in books, furniture and supplies, further providing for purchase of supplies.

Last action — Referred to EDUCATION, May 26, 2026

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    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 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • 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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In plain language

The bill updates rules for contracting and purchasing supplies in public schools.

This bill amends the Public School Code to provide new guidelines for work contracts and the procurement of supplies. It impacts how public schools manage their contracting processes and purchase necessary items.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill increases the monetary thresholds for requiring competitive bidding by school districts for construction and supply purchases.

  • Section 751(a.2)

    $18,500 → $100,000

    Raises the base amount from $18,500 to $100,000 for construction projects that require competitive bidding.

  • Section 751(a.3)

    $10,000 → $50,000

    Increases the threshold for which written or telephonic quotes from contractors are required from $10,000 to $50,000.

  • Section 751(b.1)

    $10,000 → $50,000

    Allows school districts to perform work with their own personnel for costs under $50,000 instead of $10,000.

  • Section 751(g)

    $18,500 → $100,000

    Prohibits school districts from evading bidding requirements by splitting contracts that total more than $100,000.

  • Section 807.1(a.2)

    $18,500 → $100,000

    Increases the threshold for purchasing supplies that triggers advertising requirements from $18,500 to $100,000.

  • Section 807.1(a.3)

    $10,000 → $50,000

    Raises the threshold for required price quotations for supply purchases from $10,000 to $50,000.

  • Section 807.1(e)

    $18,500 → $100,000

    Prohibits the evasion of advertising requirements for supply purchases by making several smaller purchases below $100,000.

Action History

  1. Referred to EDUCATION, May 26, 2026

Sponsors

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

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (252)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1348?
SB 1348 is sponsored by Daniel Laughlin (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 1348?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced May 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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