Pennsylvania HB2786: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in student supports, providing for artificial intelligence policy.

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 student supports, providing for artificial intelligence policy.

From the introduced text, September 25, 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 student supports, providing for artificial intelligence policy. 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 1303.3-A. Artificial Intelligence Policy.--(a) No later than the beginning of the 2027-2028 school year, the governing body of each school entity and nonpublic school shall adopt a policy related to the use of artificial intelligence technology, programs and platforms. The governing body of each school entity and nonpublic school shall seek input from instructional staff during the development of the policy. The policy shall, at a minimum: (1) Establish and define the appropriate and prohibited use of generative artificial intelligence for instructional, administrative and communication purposes in accordance with subsection (c). (2) Ensure ethical use, which shall include data entry restrictions and vendor contractual safeguards in accordance with subsection (e), as well as privacy and legal compliance with the following: (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 of 2000 …

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Sponsors

• Brandon Dukes (D, 12) · primary sponsor
• Jose Giral (D, 180)
• Christopher Pielli (D, 156)
• Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
• Ed Neilson (D, HD-174)
• Peter Schweyer (D, 134)
• Nikki Rivera (D, 96)
• James Haddock (D, 118)
• Dan Williams (D, 74)
• Inglis III, John C. (D, 38)
• Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D, 129)

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 25, 2026: Referred to EDUCATION, Sept. 25, 2026

Votes

• House Education: Report Bill As Amended (October 6, 2026): 14 yea, 12 nay, passed
• House Education: Adopt Amendment (October 6, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB2786?

HB2786 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 student supports, providing for artificial intelligence policy.

What does HB2786 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 student supports, providing for artificial intelligence policy.

What is the status of HB2786?

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

Who sponsored HB2786?

Brandon Dukes (D, 12), with 10 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2786?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2786