Pennsylvania SB366: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in career and technical education, providing for temporary waiver.

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 career and technical education, providing for temporary waiver.

From the introduced text, March 30, 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 career and technical education, providing for temporary waiver. 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 1859. Temporary Waiver.--(a) Notwithstanding 22 Pa. Code § 339.22 (a)(9)(ii)(C) (relating to program content), the secretary shall waive the requirement that career and technical education programs must conclude in twelfth grade. (b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit career and technical education programs from concluding in twelfth grade. (c) The secretary's authority under subsection (a) shall expire three years after the effective date of this subsection or upon promulgation of final regulations, whichever occurs first. The expiration of authority under this subsection shall not affect students enrolled in career and technical education programs prior to the expiration date. (d) As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Career and technical education programs" shall mean vocational or technical education programs as specified in 22 …

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Sponsors

• Lindsey Williams (D, 38) · primary sponsor
• Daniel Laughlin (R, 49)
• James Malone (D, 36)
• Greg Rothman (R, 34)
• Vincent Hughes (D, 7)
• Wayne Fontana (D, 42)
• John Kane (D, 9)
• Christine Tartaglione (D, 2)
• Jay Costa (D, 43)
• Dawn Keefer (R, 31)
• Joseph Picozzi (R, 5)
• Patty Kim (D, 15)

Latest actions

1. June 10, 2026: Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 10, 2026
2. June 10, 2026: Second consideration, June 10, 2026
3. June 9, 2026: First consideration, June 9, 2026
4. June 9, 2026: Reported as committed, June 9, 2026
5. March 30, 2026: Referred to EDUCATION, March 30, 2026

Votes

• Senate Education: Reported as Committed (June 9, 2026): 10 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB366?

SB366 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 career and technical education, providing for temporary waiver.

What does SB366 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 career and technical education, providing for temporary waiver.

What is the status of SB366?

In committee as of June 10, 2026. Latest action: Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, June 10, 2026 (June 10, 2026).

Who sponsored SB366?

Lindsey Williams (D, 38), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB366?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb366