Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2602: 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 charter schools, further providing for cyber charter school requirements and prohibitions and for enrollee wellness checks and providing for child protection and support plan; and imposing penalties.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2602 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on June 4, 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; in charter schools, further providing for cyber charter school requirements and prohibitions and for enrollee wellness checks and providing for child protection and support plan; and imposing penalties. Primary sponsor: Pete Schweyer (Democratic). It lists 34 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 8, 2026): Laid on the table.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 35
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Schweyer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 134 |
| Aerion Abney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Lisa Borowski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 168 |
| Heather Boyd | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 163 |
| Tim Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Joe Ciresi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 146 |
| Gina Curry | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 164 |
| Bob Freeman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 136 |
| Paul Friel | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Roni Green | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 190 |
| Manny Guzman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 127 |
| Carol Hill-Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Joe Hohenstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 177 |
| Kristine Howard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 167 |
| Mary Isaacson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 175 |
| Carol Kazeem | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 159 |
| Emily Kinkead | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Jeanne McNeill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 133 |
| Bob Merski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Ed Neilson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 174 |
| Napoleon Nelson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 154 |
| Jenn O'Mara | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 165 |
| Danielle Otten | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 155 |
| Chris Pielli | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 156 |
| Tarah Probst | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 189 |
| Jim Prokopiak | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 140 |
| Nikki Rivera | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 96 |
| Ben Sanchez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 153 |
| Mike Schlossberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 132 |
| Melissa Shusterman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 157 |
| Izzy Smith-Wade-El | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Paul Takac | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 82 |
| Arvind Venkat | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Dan Williams | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Regina Young | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 185 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Laid on the table
- Re-reported as committed
- Re-committed to Rules
- First consideration
- Reported as amended
- Referred to Education