Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2197: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in pupils and attendance, further providing for attendance policy at charter, regional charter and cyber charter schools.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2197 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on February 5, 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 pupils and attendance, further providing for attendance policy at charter, regional charter and cyber charter schools. Primary sponsor: Carol Kazeem (Democratic). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Referred to Education.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Kazeem | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 159 |
| Joe Ciresi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 146 |
| Liz Hanbidge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Malcolm Kenyatta | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 181 |
| Maureen Madden | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 115 |
| Jeanne McNeill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 133 |
| Danielle Otten | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 155 |
| Chris Pielli | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 156 |
| Tarah Probst | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 189 |
| Ben Sanchez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 153 |
| Mike Schlossberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 132 |
| Arvind Venkat | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Ben Waxman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 182 |
“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