Pennsylvania HB2743: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in terms and courses of study, further providing for dates and times of school terms and sessions and commencement.

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 terms and courses of study, further providing for dates and times of school terms and sessions and commencement.

From the introduced text, August 19, 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 terms and courses of study, further providing for dates and times of school terms and sessions and commencement. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Section 1504(a) 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 Commencement.--(a) (1) The board of school directors of each school [district] entity shall fix the date of the beginning of the school term[. Unless], subject to the following: (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii), in a school entity that is not on a year-round education calendar, a school term for students may not begin: (A) earlier than the day after Labor Day; and (B) on the same day as an agricultural fair in the county in which the school entity is located. (ii) Upon approval of the Secretary of Education, a board of school directors of a school entity may begin a school term prior to the day after Labor Day because of a situation beyond the control of the school entity, including a major construction or …

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Sponsors

• Eric Davanzo (R, 58) · primary sponsor
• Donald Cook (R, 50)
• Aaron Bernstine (R, 8)
• Valerie Gaydos (R, 44)
• David Zimmerman (R, 99)
• Jill Cooper (R, 55)
• David Rowe (R, 85)
• Brian Smith (R, 66)
• Eric Nelson (R, 57)

Latest actions

1. August 19, 2026: Referred to EDUCATION, Aug. 19, 2026

Common questions

What is HB2743?

HB2743 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 terms and courses of study, further providing for dates and times of school terms and sessions and commencement.

What does HB2743 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 terms and courses of study, further providing for dates and times of school terms and sessions and commencement.

What is the status of HB2743?

In committee as of August 19, 2026. Latest action: Referred to EDUCATION, Aug. 19, 2026 (August 19, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2743?

Eric Davanzo (R, 58), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2743?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2743