Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2217: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in terms and courses of study, providing for recess and lunch periods.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2217 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on February 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 terms and courses of study, providing for recess and lunch periods. Primary sponsor: Danielle Otten (Democratic). It lists 25 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Referred to Education.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 22 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danielle Otten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 155 |
| Tim Briggs | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 149 |
| Marla Brown | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 129 |
| Missy Cerrato | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 151 |
| Jill Cooper | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Nate Davidson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 103 |
| Russ Diamond | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 102 |
| Jamie Flick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
| Dan Frankel | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Bob Freeman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 136 |
| Nancy Guenst | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 152 |
| Liz Hanbidge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Pat Harkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Carol Hill-Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Joe Hohenstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 177 |
| Kristine Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 167 |
| John Inglis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
| Malcolm Kenyatta | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 181 |
| Jeanne McNeill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 133 |
| Bob Merski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Tarah Probst | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 189 |
| Ben Sanchez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 153 |
| Christina Sappey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 158 |
| Melissa Shusterman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 157 |
| Mandy Steele | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
“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