Pennsylvania HR651: A Resolution recognizing October 20, 2026, as "Pennsylvania Career Development Day" in Pennsylvania.

What the bill says

A resolution Recognizing October 20, 2026, as "Pennsylvania Career Development Day" in Pennsylvania.

From the introduced text, October 7, 2026:

A RESOLUTION Recognizing October 20, 2026, as "Pennsylvania Career Development Day" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, This Commonwealth's economic future depends on a workforce that is informed, prepared and connected to career opportunities before graduation, yet too many students lack awareness of the careers available to them across this Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, Employers across this Commonwealth continue to face persistent workforce shortages, while students report uncertainty and lack of direction about their postsecondary pathways, creating a growing disconnect between education and workforce needs; and WHEREAS, The Department of Education has established Career Education and Work Standards requiring career awareness and preparation, yet schools often lack the capacity to deliver consistent, high-quality, real-world, career-connected learning experiences at scale; and WHEREAS, Workforce development begins with awareness, and students cannot dream about careers they do not know about, making early and ongoing career awareness essential to informed decision making and long-term success; and WHEREAS, Data from the Partnership for Career Development demonstrates the measurable impact of structured, real-world, career-connected learning, including that: (1) 95% of students reported reduced anxiety through a better understanding of "what comes next"; (2) 89% of students reported increased confidence in their future; and (3) 82% of students gained awareness of work-based learning and apprenticeship opportunities; and WHEREAS, These outcomes demonstrate that, when students are given access to authentic, multi-industry career …

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Sponsors

• Justin Fleming (D, 105) · primary sponsor
• Arvind Venkat (D, 30)
• Benjamin Waxman (D, 182)
• Jeanne McNeill (D, 133)
• Manuel Guzman (D, 127)
• Eddie Pashinski (D, 121)
• Jennifer O'Mara (D, 165)
• Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
• DEASY JR., DANIEL J. (D, 027)
• Steven Mentzer (R, 97)

Latest actions

1. October 7, 2026: Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY, Oct. 7, 2026

Common questions

What is HR651?

HR651 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution recognizing October 20, 2026, as "Pennsylvania Career Development Day" in Pennsylvania.

What does HR651 do?

In its own words: A resolution Recognizing October 20, 2026, as "Pennsylvania Career Development Day" in Pennsylvania.

What is the status of HR651?

In committee as of October 7, 2026. Latest action: Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY, Oct. 7, 2026 (October 7, 2026).

Who sponsored HR651?

Justin Fleming (D, 105), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HR651?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr651