Pennsylvania HB1889: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in pupils and attendance, further providing for when provided.

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 pupils and attendance, further providing for when provided.

From the introduced text, September 29, 2025:

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 pupils and attendance, further providing for when provided. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Section 1361 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 1361. When Provided.--* * * (4) (i) The board of school directors in a school district shall determine whether a school bus stop or school vehicle stop established within the boundaries of the school district is located within three hundred (300) feet of the residence of an individual convicted of an offense specified under 42 Pa.C.S. § 9799.14 (relating to sexual offenses and tier system). (ii) Upon the determination that a school bus stop or school vehicle stop meets the location requirements specified under subparagraph (i), the board of school directors shall provide notice to the parents or guardians of a child assigned to the school bus stop or school vehicle stop. The notice must include: (A) A statement explaining that the school bus stop or school vehicle stop is located within three hundred (300) feet of the residence of an …

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Sponsors

• Jeremy Shaffer (R, 28) · primary sponsor
• Andrew Kuzma (R, 39)
• Valerie Gaydos (R, 44)
• Ed Neilson (D, HD-174)
• Mark Gillen (R, 128)
• Stephenie Scialabba (R, 12)

Latest actions

1. September 29, 2025: Referred to EDUCATION, Sept. 29, 2025

Common questions

What is HB1889?

HB1889 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 pupils and attendance, further providing for when provided.

What does HB1889 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 pupils and attendance, further providing for when provided.

What is the status of HB1889?

In committee as of September 29, 2025. Latest action: Referred to EDUCATION, Sept. 29, 2025 (September 29, 2025).

Who sponsored HB1889?

Jeremy Shaffer (R, 28), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1889?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1889