Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Passed Senate Bipartisan · 6 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 922 — An Act amending the act of January 28, 1988 (P.L.24, No.11), known as the Private Academic Schools Act, further providing for application for license, for issuance and renewal of license and for promulgation of rules and regulations.

Last action — Referred to Education

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

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced July 15, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

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

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · high confidence

  • Passed Senate

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (6 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 4 recorded votes so far.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

7 added · 7 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Bill SB 922, the deadline for the board to create new rules has been extended from 12 months to 14 months after the bill takes effect. This change allows the board additional time to develop and finalize the necessary regulations. This extension is important because it ensures that the board can take the time needed to effectively implement the rules, potentially leading to better outcomes.

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1053 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE BILL Session of No.
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922 2025 INTRODUCED BY MARTIN, ARGALL, GEBHARD, KIM, PENNYCUICK, ROTHMAN AND STEFANO, JULY 15, 2025 REFERRED TO EDUCATION, JULY 15, 2025 AN ACT Amending the act of January 28, 1988 (P.L.24, No.11), entitled "An act defining and providing for the licensing and regulation of private academic schools;
1151 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE BILL Session of No.
922 2025 INTRODUCED BY MARTIN, ARGALL, GEBHARD, KIM, PENNYCUICK, ROTHMAN AND STEFANO, JULY 15, 2025 AS AMENDED ON THIRD CONSIDERATION, SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 AN ACT Amending the act of January 28, 1988 (P.L.24, No.11), entitled "An act defining and providing for the licensing and regulation of private academic schools;
and (ii) submission of an occupying lease or face copy of the deed and facility inspection completed by the 20250SB0922PN1053 - 2 - department as provided for in section 12(a).
and (ii) submission of an occupying lease or face copy of the deed and facility inspection completed by the 20250SB0922PN1151 - 2 - department as provided for in section 12(a).
(b) Qualifications for teachers, professional staff and directors.-- (1) Not later than 12 months after the effective date of this paragraph, the board shall promulgate rules and regulations and establish policies, principles and standards necessary to carry out the purposes of this act as they relate to the qualifications of teachers, professional staff and directors, which policies:
(b) Qualifications for teachers, professional staff and directors.-- (1) Not later than 12 14 months after the effective date <-- of this paragraph, the board shall promulgate rules and regulations and establish policies, principles and standards necessary to carry out the purposes of this act as they relate to the qualifications of teachers, professional staff and directors, which policies:
(ii) Provide for any additional requirements, 20250SB0922PN1053 - 3 - conditions or exemptions as may be required to issue emergency permits, long-term or day-to-day substitute permits to accommodate the ability of private academic schools to have fully qualified and properly certificated or permitted teachers, professional staff and directors to provide instruction and student services.
(ii) Provide for any additional requirements, 20250SB0922PN1151 - 3 - conditions or exemptions as may be required to issue emergency permits, long-term or day-to-day substitute permits to accommodate the ability of private academic schools to have fully qualified and properly certificated or permitted teachers, professional staff and directors to provide instruction and student services.
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Action History

  1. Referred to Education

  2. Third consideration and final passage

  3. Re-reported as committed

  4. Re-referred to Appropriations

  5. Amended on third consideration

  6. Second consideration

  7. First consideration

  8. Reported as committed

  9. Referred to Education

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 246 not signed on · 17 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (246)

246 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Committee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as Committed

Passed 15 Yea · 6 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 14000
Democratic 1601
Total 15601
% of votes cast 68%27%0%5%
How each member voted (22)
Member Party Vote
Amanda M. Cappelletti Democratic Nay
Art Haywood Democratic Not Voting
Jay Costa Democratic Nay
Judith L. Schwank Democratic Yea
Patty Kim Democratic Nay
Sharif Street Democratic Nay
Timothy P. Kearney Democratic Nay
Vincent J. Hughes Democratic Nay
Cris Dush Republican Yea
Daniel Laughlin Republican Yea
Devlin J. Robinson Republican Yea
Elder A. Vogel Republican Yea
Jarrett Coleman Republican Yea
Joe Picozzi Republican Yea
Joe Pittman Republican Yea
Kim L. Ward Republican Yea
Kristin Phillips-Hill Republican Yea
Lynda Schlegel Culver Republican Yea
Rosemary M. Brown Republican Yea
Scott Martin Republican Yea
Tracy Pennycuick Republican Yea
Wayne Langerholc Republican Yea

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FINAL PASSAGE

Passed 31 Yea · 18 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 27000
Democratic 41801
Total 311801
% of votes cast 62%36%0%2%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
Amanda M. Cappelletti Democratic Nay
Anthony H. Williams Democratic Nay
Art Haywood Democratic Not Voting
Carolyn T. Comitta Democratic Nay
Christine M. Tartaglione Democratic Nay
James Andrew Malone Democratic Nay
Jay Costa Democratic Nay
John I. Kane Democratic Nay
Judith L. Schwank Democratic Yea
Katie J. Muth Democratic Nay
Lindsey M. Williams Democratic Nay
Lisa M. Boscola Democratic Yea
Maria Collett Democratic Nay
Marty Flynn Democratic Yea
Nick Miller Democratic Yea
Nick Pisciottano Democratic Nay
Nikil Saval Democratic Nay
Patty Kim Democratic Nay
Sharif Street Democratic Nay
Steven J. Santarsiero Democratic Nay
Timothy P. Kearney Democratic Nay
Vincent J. Hughes Democratic Nay
Wayne D. Fontana Democratic Nay
Camera Bartolotta Republican Yea
Chris Gebhard Republican Yea
Cris Dush Republican Yea
Daniel Laughlin Republican Yea
David G. Argall Republican Yea
Dawn W. Keefer Republican Yea
Devlin J. Robinson Republican Yea
Doug Mastriano Republican Yea
Elder A. Vogel Republican Yea
Frank A. Farry Republican Yea
Gene Yaw Republican Yea
Greg Rothman Republican Yea
Jarrett Coleman Republican Yea
Joe Picozzi Republican Yea
Joe Pittman Republican Yea
Judy Ward Republican Yea
Kim L. Ward Republican Yea
Kristin Phillips-Hill Republican Yea
Lisa Baker Republican Yea
Lynda Schlegel Culver Republican Yea
Michele Brooks Republican Yea
Patrick J. Stefano Republican Yea
Rosemary M. Brown Republican Yea
Scott E. Hutchinson Republican Yea
Scott Martin Republican Yea
Tracy Pennycuick Republican Yea
Wayne Langerholc Republican Yea

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MARTIN AMENDMENT NO. A-1570

Passed 44 Yea · 2 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 26001
Democratic 17203
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 44204
% of votes cast 88%4%0%8%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
Anthony Williams — Yea
Amanda M. Cappelletti Democratic Yea
Art Haywood Democratic Not Voting
Carolyn T. Comitta Democratic Yea
Christine M. Tartaglione Democratic Yea
James Andrew Malone Democratic Nay
Jay Costa Democratic Yea
John I. Kane Democratic Yea
Judith L. Schwank Democratic Yea
Katie J. Muth Democratic Nay
Lindsey M. Williams Democratic Yea
Lisa M. Boscola Democratic Yea
Maria Collett Democratic Yea
Marty Flynn Democratic Not Voting
Nick Miller Democratic Yea
Nick Pisciottano Democratic Yea
Nikil Saval Democratic Yea
Patty Kim Democratic Yea
Sharif Street Democratic Yea
Steven J. Santarsiero Democratic Yea
Timothy P. Kearney Democratic Not Voting
Vincent J. Hughes Democratic Yea
Wayne D. Fontana Democratic Yea
Camera Bartolotta Republican Yea
Chris Gebhard Republican Yea
Cris Dush Republican Yea
Daniel Laughlin Republican Yea
David G. Argall Republican Yea
Dawn W. Keefer Republican Yea
Devlin J. Robinson Republican Yea
Doug Mastriano Republican Yea
Elder A. Vogel Republican Yea
Frank A. Farry Republican Yea
Gene Yaw Republican Yea
Greg Rothman Republican Yea
Jarrett Coleman Republican Yea
Joe Picozzi Republican Yea
Joe Pittman Republican Yea
Judy Ward Republican Yea
Kim L. Ward Republican Yea
Kristin Phillips-Hill Republican Yea
Lisa Baker Republican Yea
Lynda Schlegel Culver Republican Yea
Michele Brooks Republican Yea
Patrick J. Stefano Republican Yea
Rosemary M. Brown Republican Yea
Scott E. Hutchinson Republican Yea
Scott Martin Republican Yea
Tracy Pennycuick Republican Not Voting
Wayne Langerholc Republican Yea

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Committee vote (Education): Reported as Committed

Passed 7 Yea · 4 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 7000
Democratic 0400
Total 7400
% of votes cast 64%36%0%0%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Anthony H. Williams Democratic Nay
Carolyn T. Comitta Democratic Nay
Lindsey M. Williams Democratic Nay
Timothy P. Kearney Democratic Nay
David G. Argall Republican Yea
Dawn W. Keefer Republican Yea
Doug Mastriano Republican Yea
Greg Rothman Republican Yea
Jarrett Coleman Republican Yea
Kim L. Ward Republican Yea
Lynda Schlegel Culver Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 922?
SB 922 is sponsored by Scott Martin (Republican), David G. Argall (Republican), Chris Gebhard (Republican), Patty Kim (Democratic), Tracy Pennycuick (Republican), Greg Rothman (Republican), and Patrick J. Stefano (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 922?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced July 15, 2025. It now moves to the second chamber.
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