Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 987: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in miscellaneous provisions relating to institutions of higher education, providing for prohibitions regarding ideological oaths or statements, for prohibition on diversity, equity and inclusion offices and employees, for statements required to be included in mission statement, bylaws, faculty handbook and student handbook, for certain mandatory training prohibited, for revoking tenure for diversity, equity and inclusion violations and for spending restricted; 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 987 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on March 24, 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 miscellaneous provisions relating to institutions of higher education, providing for prohibitions regarding ideological oaths or statements, for prohibition on diversity, equity and inclusion offices and employees, for statements required to be included in mission statement, bylaws, faculty handbook and student handbook, for certain mandatory training prohibited, for revoking tenure for diversity, equity and inclusion violations and for spending restricted; and imposing penalties. Primary sponsor: Milou Mackenzie (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2025): Referred to Education.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milou Mackenzie | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 131 |
| Jake Banta | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Joe Hamm | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Rob Kauffman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Andrew Kuzma | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Stephenie Scialabba | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Dave Zimmerman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
“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