Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 1214: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in institutions of higher education, abolishing the State Board of Higher Education and its powers and duties; further providing for Performance-based Funding Council and for public institution of higher education reporting; and providing for reversion of certain powers and duties of the State Board of Higher Education to the State Board of Education and Council of Higher Education.

In committee Last action March 12, 2026: Referred to Education

Plain-language summary

SB 1214 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on March 12, 2026. 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 institutions of higher education, abolishing the State Board of Higher Education and its powers and duties; further providing for Performance-based Funding Council and for public institution of higher education reporting; and providing for reversion of certain powers and duties of the State Board of Higher Education to the State Board of Education and Council of Higher Education. Primary sponsor: Kristin Phillips-Hill (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Referred to Education.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Kristin Phillips-Hill (Republican). 10 co-sponsors.