Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1701: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in grounds and buildings, further providing for referendum or public hearing required prior to construction or lease; providing for school facilities; establishing the Public School Facility Advisory Committee; in construction and renovation of buildings by school entities, repealing provisions relating to building condition assessments; and imposing duties on the Department of Education.

Passed one chamber Last action October 15, 2025: Referred to Education

Plain-language summary

HB 1701 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on July 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in grounds and buildings, further providing for referendum or public hearing required prior to construction or lease; providing for school facilities; establishing the Public School Facility Advisory Committee; in construction and renovation of buildings by school entities, repealing provisions relating to building condition assessments; and imposing duties on the Department of Education. Primary sponsor: Elizabeth Fiedler (Democratic). It lists 25 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 15, 2025): Referred to Education.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Elizabeth Fiedler (Democratic). 25 co-sponsors.