Pennsylvania HB2338: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, providing for safeguarding personal expression at K-12 schools.

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," providing for safeguarding personal expression at K-12 schools.

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," providing for safeguarding personal expression at K-12 schools. 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 an article to read: ARTICLE XV-O SAFEGUARDING PERSONAL EXPRESSION AT K-12 SCHOOLS Section 1501-O. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this article shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "School entity." A school district, charter school, cyber charter school, private school, nonpublic school, intermediate unit or area career and technical school operating within this Commonwealth. "Student." An individual who is enrolled at a school entity on a full-time or part-time basis. Section 1502-O. Protections for student speech and expression. (a) Policies.--Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, a school entity shall adopt policies or amend the school entity's existing policies for the purpose of complying with this article. The policies shall include rights and responsibilities of students in accordance with this article and 22 Pa. Code § 12.9 (relating to freedom of expression). (b) Freedom of expression.--No student shall …

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Sponsors

• Barbara Gleim (R, 199) · primary sponsor
• Andrew Kuzma (R, 39)
• Marc Anderson (R, 92)
• Joseph Hamm (R, 84)
• Robert KAUFFMAN (R, 089)
• Bradley Roae (R, 6)
• Wendy Fink (R, 94)
• David Zimmerman (R, 99)

Latest actions

1. March 30, 2026: Referred to EDUCATION, March 30, 2026

Common questions

What is HB2338?

HB2338 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, providing for safeguarding personal expression at K-12 schools.

What does HB2338 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," providing for safeguarding personal expression at K-12 schools.

What is the status of HB2338?

In committee as of March 30, 2026. Latest action: Referred to EDUCATION, March 30, 2026 (March 30, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2338?

Barbara Gleim (R, 199), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2338?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2338