Pennsylvania HB2039: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in preliminary provisions, providing for innovative assessment and accountability demonstration authority.

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 preliminary provisions, providing for innovative assessment and accountability demonstration authority.

From the introduced text, November 17, 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 preliminary provisions, providing for innovative assessment and accountability demonstration authority. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. The act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, is amended by adding a section to read: Section 135. Innovative Assessment and Accountability Demonstration Authority.--(a) The department shall develop an innovative State assessment and accountability system as a pilot program to measure student achievement and growth in this Commonwealth in collaboration with the General Assembly, educators and school leaders, stakeholders representing the interests of children, parents and students. (b) The department shall hold at least four public hearings in different geographical areas of this Commonwealth to gather stakeholder input for the design of the system. (c) Upon the conclusion of the public hearings and at least ninety (90) days prior to May 1, 2026, a final plan shall be published and posted on the department's publicly accessible Internet website for public comment for at least thirty (30) days. The department shall consider comments made by the public and may revise the plan. (d) At least forty-five (45) days prior to …

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Sponsors

• John Schlegel (R, 101) · primary sponsor
• Aaron Bernstine (R, 8)
• Eric Nelson (R, 57)

Latest actions

1. November 17, 2025: Referred to EDUCATION, Nov. 17, 2025

Common questions

What is HB2039?

HB2039 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 preliminary provisions, providing for innovative assessment and accountability demonstration authority.

What does HB2039 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 preliminary provisions, providing for innovative assessment and accountability demonstration authority.

What is the status of HB2039?

In committee as of November 17, 2025. Latest action: Referred to EDUCATION, Nov. 17, 2025 (November 17, 2025).

Who sponsored HB2039?

John Schlegel (R, 101), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2039?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2039