Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 5 D cosponsors

HB 679 — 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.

Last action — Referred to Education

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

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 24% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 D).

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends the Public School Code to enhance professional development opportunities for educators by permitting and encouraging collaborative activities with other schools and higher education institutions.

  • Section 1205.1(c.2)

    (1) A professional education plan may include joint or cooperative professional education activities with another school entity or an institution of higher education.

    This addition allows professional education plans to incorporate joint activities with other educational institutions.

  • Section 1205.1(c.2)

    (2) The department shall provide professional education opportunities, resources and guidance for school entities to work collaboratively under this subsection. The professional education opportunities under this paragraph shall address the most frequent concerns from school employes across this Commonwealth that are submitted to the department and shall be updated annually by the department.

    This mandates the department to offer resources and guidance for collaborative professional education opportunities, ensuring they remain relevant to educators' concerns.

Action History

  1. Referred to Education

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 248 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (248)

248 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 679?
HB 679 is sponsored by Joe Webster (Democratic), Jose Giral (Democratic), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), and Heather Boyd (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 679?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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