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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Izzy Smith-Wade-El | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Anthony Bellmon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 203 |
| Heather Boyd | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 163 |
| Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 129 |
| Bob Freeman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 136 |
| Roni Green | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 190 |
| Keith Harris | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 195 |
| Carol Hill-Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Joe Hohenstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 177 |
| Nikki Rivera | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 96 |
| Ben Sanchez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 153 |
| Ben Waxman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 182 |
| Dan Williams | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Education