Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1709: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in miscellaneous provisions relating to institutions of higher education, providing for employment certification for adjunct and part-time faculty.

In committee Last action July 9, 2025: Referred to Education

Plain-language summary

HB 1709 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 miscellaneous provisions relating to institutions of higher education, providing for employment certification for adjunct and part-time faculty. Primary sponsor: Izzy Smith-Wade-El (Democratic). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 9, 2025): Referred to Education.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Izzy Smith-Wade-El (Democratic). 12 co-sponsors.