Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Pennsylvania HB2527: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in early learning programs, further providing for definitions.
Status: In committee, September 8, 2026
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 early learning programs, further providing for definitions.
From the introduced text, May 21, 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 early learning programs, further providing for definitions. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. The definition of "eligible student" in section 1511-D of the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, is amended to read: Section 1511-D. 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: * * * "Eligible student." A child who [is at least three years of age and is younger than the entry age of kindergarten in the school district of residence.] meets all of the following requirements: (1) Is at least three years of age and is younger than the entry age of kindergarten in the school district of residence. (2) Resides in a household with an annual household income that is not greater than 400% of the Federal poverty level. * * * Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days. 20260HB2527PN3426 - 2 -
Sponsors
- Justin Fleming (D, 105) · primary sponsor
- Morgan Cephas (D, 192)
- Jose Giral (D, 180)
- Manuel Guzman (D, 127)
- Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
- Kristine Howard (D, 167)
- Benjamin Waxman (D, 182)
- Danilo Burgos (D, 197)
- Tarah Probst (D, 189)
- Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
- Hanbidge, Liz (D, 61)
- Mandy Steele (D, 33)
Latest actions
- : Laid on the table, Sept. 8, 2026
- : Re-reported as committed, Sept. 8, 2026
- : Re-committed to RULES, June 24, 2026
- : First consideration, June 24, 2026
- : Reported as committed, June 24, 2026
- : Referred to CHILDREN AND YOUTH, May 21, 2026
Votes
- House Children & Youth: Report Bill As Committed (June 24, 2026): 14 yea, 12 nay, passed
Subjects: CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Common questions
- What is HB2527?
- HB2527 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 early learning programs, further providing for definitions.
- What does HB2527 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 early learning programs, further providing for definitions.
- What is the status of HB2527?
- In committee as of September 8, 2026. Latest action: Laid on the table, Sept. 8, 2026 (September 8, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB2527?
- Justin Fleming (D, 105), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB2527?
- On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2527
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