Pennsylvania HB2805: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, providing for growing, retaining and elevating accomplished teachers; and imposing duties on the Department of Education.

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," providing for growing, retaining and elevating accomplished teachers; and imposing duties on the Department of Education.

From the introduced text, September 28, 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," providing for growing, retaining and elevating accomplished teachers; and imposing duties on the Department of Education. 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 an article to read: ARTICLE XV-O GROWING, RETAINING AND ELEVATING ACCOMPLISHED TEACHERS Section 1501-O. Short title of article. This article shall be known and may be cited as the Growing, Retaining and Elevating Accomplished Teachers Law. Section 1502-O. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this article shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Account." The National Board Certified Teacher High-Need District Pilot Grant Program Restricted Receipts Account established under section 1508-O. "Department." The Department of Education of the Commonwealth. "Eligible applicant." A school entity or consortium of school entities. "Grant." A grant awarded under section 1503-O(c)(4). "High-need school." A school entity, identified by the department, that meets one or more of the following: (1) Low retention rate for educators. (2) Economically disadvantaged. (3) Low proficiency rates, as determined in the …

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Sponsors

• Joseph Ciresi (D, 146) · primary sponsor
• Kristin Marcell (R, 178)
• Robert Merski (D, 2)
• Joseph Webster (D, 150)
• Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
• Nancy Guenst (D, 152)
• Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
• Mazzocco, Jen (D, 42)
• Dan Williams (D, 74)
• Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D, 129)
• Darisha Parker (D, 198)

Latest actions

1. September 28, 2026: Referred to EDUCATION, Sept. 28, 2026

Common questions

What is HB2805?

HB2805 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, providing for growing, retaining and elevating accomplished teachers; and imposing duties on the Department of Education.

What does HB2805 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," providing for growing, retaining and elevating accomplished teachers; and imposing duties on the Department of Education.

What is the status of HB2805?

In committee as of September 28, 2026. Latest action: Referred to EDUCATION, Sept. 28, 2026 (September 28, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2805?

Joseph Ciresi (D, 146), with 10 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2805?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2805