Pennsylvania SB1468: 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; imposing duties on the Department of Education; and making a transfer.

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; imposing duties on the Department of Education; and making a transfer.

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

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Sponsors

• Devlin Robinson (R, 37) · primary sponsor
• Vincent Hughes (D, 7)
• Tracy Pennycuick (R, 24)
• Arthur Haywood (D, 4)
• David Argall (R, 29)
• Steven Santarsiero (D, 10)
• Lindsey Williams (D, 38)
• Vogel Jr., Elder A. (R, 47)
• Timothy Kearney (D, 26)
• Joseph Picozzi (R, 5)
• Patty Kim (D, 15)
• Camera Bartolotta (R, 46)

Latest actions

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

Common questions

What is SB1468?

SB1468 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; imposing duties on the Department of Education; and making a transfer.

What does SB1468 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; imposing duties on the Department of Education; and making a transfer.

What is the status of SB1468?

In committee as of September 25, 2026. Latest action: Referred to EDUCATION, Sept. 25, 2026 (September 25, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1468?

Devlin Robinson (R, 37), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB1468?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb1468