Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania HR396: A Resolution designating the month of January 2026 as "School Director Recognition Month" in Pennsylvania.
Status: In committee, June 2, 2026
What the bill says
A resolution Designating the month of January 2026 as "School Director Recognition Month" in Pennsylvania.
From the introduced text, January 21, 2026:
A RESOLUTION Designating the month of January 2026 as "School Director Recognition Month" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania recognizes the public service of the 4,500 locally elected school directors who carry out voluntary public service to advance student achievement and well-being in the school districts and communities they serve; and WHEREAS, School directors are responsible for providing leadership that ensures a clear, shared vision of public education for their schools, sets high standards for the education of all students and requires the effective and efficient operation of their school districts; and WHEREAS, The work of school directors is complex and diverse as they establish local policies, approve educational programs, provide necessary physical facilities, hire qualified employees and share along with the Commonwealth the burden of being fiscal stewards of taxpayer dollars to operate district educational programs with transparency and accountability; and WHEREAS, School directors are steadfast advocates for public education and are responsible for communicating the needs of the school district and students with Federal, State and local leaders; and WHEREAS, School board service is an honor which carries significant responsibility to students, parents, district staff, fellow board members and the larger community; therefore be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the month of January 2026 as "School Director Recognition Month" in Pennsylvania; and be it …
Sponsors
- Joseph Ciresi (D, 146) · primary sponsor
- Nikki Rivera (D, 96)
- Gina Curry (D, 164)
- Lisa Borowski (D, 168)
- Napoleon Nelson (D, 154)
- Jacklyn Rusnock (D, 126)
- Heather Boyd (D, 163)
- Michael Stender (R, 108)
- Donna Scheuren (R, 147)
- Paul Friel (D, 26)
- Manuel Guzman (D, 127)
- Arvind Venkat (D, 30)
Latest actions
- : Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), June 2, 2026
- : Reported as committed, Feb. 4, 2026
- : Referred to EDUCATION, Jan. 21, 2026
Votes
- House Education: Report Bill As Committed (February 4, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: EDUCATION
Common questions
- What is HR396?
- HR396 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution designating the month of January 2026 as "School Director Recognition Month" in Pennsylvania.
- What does HR396 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Designating the month of January 2026 as "School Director Recognition Month" in Pennsylvania.
- What is the status of HR396?
- In committee as of June 2, 2026. Latest action: Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71), June 2, 2026 (June 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR396?
- Joseph Ciresi (D, 146), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR396?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr396
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