Pennsylvania HB2785: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in books, furniture and supplies, providing for procurement and technology requirements.

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 books, furniture and supplies, providing for procurement and technology requirements.

From the introduced text, September 24, 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 books, furniture and supplies, providing for procurement and technology requirements. 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 807.2. Procurement and Technology Requirements.--(a) If a school entity chooses to contract with a third party that provides artificial intelligence-related technology, programs or platforms, the school entity shall require the following provisions in the contract: (1) Requirements for a third party to comply with all applicable Federal and State privacy and security laws, including, but not limited to: (i) the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Public Law 90-247, 20 U.S.C. § 1232g); (ii) the Children's Internet Protection Act (Public Law 106- 554, 114 Stat. 2763A-335); and (iii) the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (Public Law 105-277, 15 U.S.C. § 6501 et seq.). (2) Requirements prohibiting the collection and storage of data containing personally identifiable information of a student or school employe. (3) Requirements prohibiting the sale and rental of data containing personally identifiable information of a student …

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Sponsors

• Peter Schweyer (D, 134) · primary sponsor
• Tarah Probst (D, 189)
• Melissa Shusterman (D, 157)
• Sean Dougherty (D, 172)
• James Prokopiak (D, 140)
• Jeanne McNeill (D, 133)
• Christopher Pielli (D, 156)
• Danilo Burgos (D, 197)
• Mary Isaacson (D, 175)
• Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
• Nikki Rivera (D, 96)
• Dan Williams (D, 74)

Latest actions

1. October 6, 2026: Laid on the table, Oct. 6, 2026
2. October 6, 2026: First consideration, Oct. 6, 2026
3. October 6, 2026: Reported as amended, Oct. 6, 2026
4. September 24, 2026: Referred to EDUCATION, Sept. 24, 2026

Votes

• House Education: Report Bill As Amended (October 6, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Education: Adopt Amendment (October 6, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB2785?

HB2785 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 books, furniture and supplies, providing for procurement and technology requirements.

What does HB2785 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 books, furniture and supplies, providing for procurement and technology requirements.

What is the status of HB2785?

In committee as of October 6, 2026. Latest action: Laid on the table, Oct. 6, 2026 (October 6, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2785?

Peter Schweyer (D, 134), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2785?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2785