Pennsylvania SR406: A Resolution recognizing October 20, 2026, as "Pennsylvania Career Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.

What the bill says

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

From the introduced text, October 26, 2026:

A RESOLUTION Recognizing October 20, 2026, as "Pennsylvania Career Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, In today's economy, all students who graduate high school are best served to be well informed of the vast array of career choices available to them and know how to pursue their aspirations in order to successfully participate in this Commonwealth's workforce; and WHEREAS, The Department of Education has adopted Career Education and Work Standards that require all high school graduates to demonstrate their competency in the areas of career awareness and preparation, career acquisition, career retention and advancement and entrepreneurship as a requirement for graduation; and WHEREAS, Students who graduate from high school having experienced meaningful career planning and development have the knowledge, skills and attitudes sought by employers, are qualified for high-paying, in-demand jobs and are better prepared to contribute to a stable, world-class workforce for this Commonwealth; and WHEREAS, Career development organizations collaborate with many businesses, organizations and State agencies to provide students with career exploration experiences, programs and resources that help them become knowledgeable about traditional, nontraditional and emerging postsecondary educational opportunities and career paths; and WHEREAS, Schools and educators need support from career development organizations to maintain adequate and effective career development programs, as well as support for employer networking and teacher training to expand their knowledge of evolving career opportunities …

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Sponsors

• Greg Rothman (R, 34) · primary sponsor
• Sharif Street (D, 3)
• Joseph Picozzi (R, 5)
• Vincent Hughes (D, 7)
• Culver, Lynda Schlegel (R, 27)
• Patrick Stefano (R, 32)
• Scott Martin (R, 13)

Latest actions

1. October 26, 2026: Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, Oct. 26, 2026

Common questions

What is SR406?

SR406 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): A Resolution recognizing October 20, 2026, as "Pennsylvania Career Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.

What does SR406 do?

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

What is the status of SR406?

In committee as of October 26, 2026. Latest action: Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, Oct. 26, 2026 (October 26, 2026).

Who sponsored SR406?

Greg Rothman (R, 34), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SR406?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sr406