Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2659: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, establishing the Advanced Teaching Roles and Evidence-based Strategic Staffing Program; and imposing powers and duties on the Department of Education.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2659 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on June 22, 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, establishing the Advanced Teaching Roles and Evidence-based Strategic Staffing Program; and imposing powers and duties on the Department of Education. Primary sponsor: Gina Curry (Democratic). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 22, 2026): Referred to Education.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gina Curry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 164 |
| Heather Boyd | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 163 |
| Tim Brennan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Justin Fleming | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 105 |
| Mary Isaacson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 175 |
| Carol Kazeem | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 159 |
| La'Tasha Mayes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Jason Ortitay | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
| 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