Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 679: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in preliminary provisions, providing for minimum hourly wage or living wage for education support professionals; in duties and powers of boards of school directors, further providing for majority vote required and recording; and imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 679 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on April 28, 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 preliminary provisions, providing for minimum hourly wage or living wage for education support professionals; in duties and powers of boards of school directors, further providing for majority vote required and recording; and imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry. Primary sponsor: Lindsey Williams (Democratic). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 28, 2025): Referred to Education.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsey Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Amanda Cappelletti | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 17 |
| Carolyn Comitta | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Jay Costa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 43 |
| Wayne Fontana | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Art Haywood | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Vincent Hughes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| James Malone | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Nick Pisciottano | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 45 |
| Nikil Saval | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Tina Tartaglione | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
“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