Pennsylvania HB2307: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in reimbursements by Commonwealth and between school districts, further providing for extraordinary special education program expenses.

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 reimbursements by Commonwealth and between school districts, further providing for extraordinary special education program expenses.

From the introduced text, March 23, 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 reimbursements by Commonwealth and between school districts, further providing for extraordinary special education program expenses. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Section 2509.8(f)(i) of the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, is amended and the section is amended by adding a subsection to read: Section 2509.8. Extraordinary Special Education Program Expenses.--* * * (f) (i) For the 2016-2017 school year [and each school year thereafter] through the 2025-2026 school year, an amount equal to one percent (1%) of the special education appropriation shall be distributed to school districts and charter schools for extraordinary expenses incurred in providing a special education program or service to one or more students with disabilities as approved by the Secretary of Education. Such special education program or service shall include, but not be limited to, the transportation of students with disabilities; services related to occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech and language, hearing impairments or visual impairments; or training in orientation and mobility for children who are visually impaired or blind. * * * ( h) For the 2026-2027 school …

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Sponsors

• Emily Kinkead (D, 20) · primary sponsor
• Benjamin Waxman (D, 182)
• Tarah Probst (D, 189)
• Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
• Inglis III, John C. (D, 38)
• Eddie Pashinski (D, 121)
• Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D, 129)
• Aerion Abney (D, 19)

Latest actions

1. June 22, 2026: Referred to EDUCATION, June 22, 2026
2. June 22, 2026: In the Senate
3. June 16, 2026: Third consideration and final passage, June 16, 2026 (202-0)
4. June 16, 2026: Re-reported as committed, June 16, 2026
5. June 15, 2026: (Remarks see House Journal Page ), June 15, 2026
6. June 15, 2026: Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, June 15, 2026
7. June 15, 2026: Second consideration, June 15, 2026
8. June 10, 2026: Removed from table, June 10, 2026
9. April 28, 2026: Laid on the table, April 28, 2026
10. April 28, 2026: First consideration, April 28, 2026

Votes

• House Floor: HB2307, RC 1196 (June 16, 2026): 202 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Appropriations: Re-report Bill As Committed (June 16, 2026): 37 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Education: Report Bill As Committed (April 28, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB2307?

HB2307 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 reimbursements by Commonwealth and between school districts, further providing for extraordinary special education program expenses.

What does HB2307 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 reimbursements by Commonwealth and between school districts, further providing for extraordinary special education program expenses.

What is the status of HB2307?

Passed one chamber as of June 22, 2026. Latest action: Referred to EDUCATION, June 22, 2026 (June 22, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2307?

Emily Kinkead (D, 20), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2307?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2307