Pennsylvania HB2634: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in charter schools, further providing for funding for charter schools and for funding for cyber charter 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," in charter schools, further providing for funding for charter schools and for funding for cyber charter schools.

From the introduced text, June 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 charter schools, further providing for funding for charter schools and for funding for cyber charter schools. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Section 1725-A(a)(2), (3), (5) and (7) of the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, are amended and subsection (a) is amended by adding paragraphs to read: Section 1725-A. Funding for Charter Schools.--(a) Funding for a charter school shall be provided in the following manner: * * * (2) For non-special education students, the charter school shall receive for each student enrolled no less than the [budgeted] total expenditure per average daily membership [of the prior school year], as defined in section 2501(20), minus the [budgeted] expenditures of the district of residence for nonpublic school programs; adult education programs; community/junior college programs; student transportation services; for special education programs; facilities acquisition, construction and improvement services; and other financing uses, including debt service and fund transfers as provided in the Manual of Accounting and Related Financial Procedures for Pennsylvania School Systems established by the department. This amount shall be paid by the district of …

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Sponsors

• James Prokopiak (D, 140) · primary sponsor
• Maureen Madden (D, 115)
• Lisa Borowski (D, 168)
• Tarik Khan (D, 194)
• Danielle Otten (D, 155)
• Kyle Donahue (D, 113)
• Nikki Rivera (D, 96)
• Jeanne McNeill (D, 133)
• Mazzocco, Jen (D, 42)
• Christopher Pielli (D, 156)
• Timothy Brennan (D, 29)
• Matthew Bradford (D, 70)

Latest actions

1. September 8, 2026: Laid on the table, Sept. 8, 2026
2. September 8, 2026: Re-reported as committed, Sept. 8, 2026
3. June 16, 2026: Re-committed to RULES, June 16, 2026
4. June 16, 2026: First consideration, June 16, 2026
5. June 16, 2026: Reported as amended, June 16, 2026
6. June 12, 2026: Referred to EDUCATION, June 12, 2026

Votes

• House Education: Report Bill As Amended (June 16, 2026): 14 yea, 12 nay, passed
• House Education: Adopt Amendment (June 16, 2026): 14 yea, 12 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB2634?

HB2634 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 charter schools, further providing for funding for charter schools and for funding for cyber charter schools.

What does HB2634 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 charter schools, further providing for funding for charter schools and for funding for cyber charter schools.

What is the status of HB2634?

In committee as of September 8, 2026. Latest action: Laid on the table, Sept. 8, 2026 (September 8, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2634?

James Prokopiak (D, 140), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2634?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2634