Pennsylvania HB634: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school safety and security, further providing for school safety and security coordinator.

What the bill says

An act relating to the public school system, including certain provisions applicable as well to private and parochial schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the laws relating thereto," in school safety and security, further providing for school safety and security coordinator.

From the amended text, September 28, 2026:

An act relating to the public school system, including certain provisions applicable as well to private and parochial schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the laws relating thereto," in school safety and security, further providing for school safety and security coordinator. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Section 1309-B(c) of the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, is amended by adding a paragraph to read: Section 1309-B. School safety and security coordinator. * * * (c) Specific duties.--The school safety and security coordinator shall: * * * (7) Consider the implementation of a panic alarm system as part of the school entity's physical safety and security assessment in accordance with criteria adopted by the committee. IF A SCHOOL ENTITY UTILIZES A PANIC ALARM SYSTEM IN A SCHOOL BUILDING, THE SCHOOL ENTITY SHALL ENSURE THAT THE PANIC ALARM SYSTEM IS CAPABLE OF DIRECTLY TRANSMITTING A 911 COMMUNICATION TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT THAT SERVES THE AREA WHERE THE SCHOOL BUILDING IS LOCATED. IF DIRECT TRANSMISSION TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY ANSWERING POINT IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE SCHOOL BUILDING, THE SCHOOL ENTITY SHALL ENSURE THAT THE PANIC ALARM SYSTEM IS CAPABLE OF TRANSMITTING A 911 COMMUNICATION DIRECTLY THROUGH ANOTHER METHOD APPROVED BY THE PUBLIC …

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Sponsors

• Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D, 129) · primary sponsor
• Lisa Borowski (D, 168)
• Justin Fleming (D, 105)
• Kyle Donahue (D, 113)
• Tarah Probst (D, 189)
• Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
• Jose Giral (D, 180)
• Melissa Cerrato (D, 151)
• Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
• Christopher Pielli (D, 156)
• Danielle Otten (D, 155)
• Eddie Pashinski (D, 121)

Latest actions

1. October 13, 2026: Referred to EDUCATION, Oct. 13, 2026
2. October 13, 2026: In the Senate
3. September 29, 2026: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Sept. 29, 2026
4. September 29, 2026: Third consideration and final passage, Sept. 29, 2026 (200-3)
5. September 29, 2026: Re-reported as committed, Sept. 29, 2026
6. September 28, 2026: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), Sept. 28, 2026
7. September 28, 2026: Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, Sept. 28, 2026
8. September 28, 2026: Second consideration, with amendments, Sept. 28, 2026
9. September 28, 2026: Removed from table, Sept. 28, 2026
10. September 8, 2026: Laid on the table, Sept. 8, 2026

Votes

• House Floor: HB634, RC 1378 (September 29, 2026): 200 yea, 3 nay, passed
• House Appropriations: Re-report Bill As Committed (September 29, 2026): 37 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Floor: HB634, RC 1358 (September 28, 2026): 203 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Communications & Technology: Report Bill As Amended (June 23, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Communications & Technology: Adopt Amendment (June 23, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB634?

HB634 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school safety and security, further providing for school safety and security coordinator.

What does HB634 do?

In its own words: An act relating to the public school system, including certain provisions applicable as well to private and parochial schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the laws relating thereto," in school safety and security, further providing for school safety and security coordinator.

What is the status of HB634?

Passed one chamber as of October 13, 2026. Latest action: Referred to EDUCATION, Oct. 13, 2026 (October 13, 2026).

Who sponsored HB634?

Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D, 129), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB634?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb634