Pennsylvania HB2286: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in Grow Pennsylvania Scholarship Grant Program, further providing for definitions.

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 Grow Pennsylvania Scholarship Grant Program, further providing for definitions.

From the introduced text, March 12, 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 Grow Pennsylvania Scholarship Grant Program, further providing for definitions. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. The definitions of "approved course of study" and "in-demand occupation" in section 2050-L of the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, added July 17, 2024 (P.L.945, No.89), are amended to read: Section 2050-L. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this subarticle shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: * * * "Approved course of study." A program offered by an institution of higher education that provides instruction in agriculture, computer science, criminal justice, business, education, special education, STEM education, engineering, nursing, allied health, sign language interpretation and translation, trades or other programs aligned to in-demand occupations approved by the agency. * * * "In-demand occupation." A job that is in demand by employers in this Commonwealth, requires a high level of skill and is likely to provide family-sustaining wages. The term includes a job related to sign language interpretation and translation. * * * Section 2. This …

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Sponsors

• James Rigby (R, 71) · primary sponsor
• Michael Stender (R, 108)
• Andrew Kuzma (R, 39)
• Bryan CUTLER (R, 100)
• Eddie Pashinski (D, 121)
• Zachary Mako (R, 183)
• Jill Cooper (R, 55)
• Valerie Gaydos (R, 44)

Latest actions

1. March 12, 2026: Referred to EDUCATION, March 12, 2026

Common questions

What is HB2286?

HB2286 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 Grow Pennsylvania Scholarship Grant Program, further providing for definitions.

What does HB2286 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 Grow Pennsylvania Scholarship Grant Program, further providing for definitions.

What is the status of HB2286?

In committee as of March 12, 2026. Latest action: Referred to EDUCATION, March 12, 2026 (March 12, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2286?

James Rigby (R, 71), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2286?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2286