Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 819: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in certification of teachers, further providing for continuing professional development; providing for access to rigorous courses of study for all students; establishing the Access to Rigorous Courses of Study for All Students Grant Program; and imposing duties on the Department of Education.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 819 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on March 13, 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 certification of teachers, further providing for continuing professional development; providing for access to rigorous courses of study for all students; establishing the Access to Rigorous Courses of Study for All Students Grant Program; and imposing duties on the Department of Education. Primary sponsor: Steve Malagari (Democratic). It lists 15 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 11, 2025): Referred to Education.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 15 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Malagari | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 53 |
| Anthony Bellmon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 203 |
| Heather Boyd | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 163 |
| Missy Cerrato | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 151 |
| Tina Davis | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 141 |
| Bob Freeman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 136 |
| Valerie Gaydos | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| José Giral | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 180 |
| Roni Green | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 190 |
| Nancy Guenst | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 152 |
| Keith Harris | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 195 |
| Carol Hill-Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Tarik Khan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 194 |
| Maureen Madden | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 115 |
| Ben Sanchez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 153 |
| Joe Webster | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 150 |
“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
- Third consideration and final passage
- Re-reported as committed
- Re-committed to Appropriations
- Second consideration
- Removed from table
- Laid on the table
- First consideration
- Reported as amended
- Referred to Education