HB 1209

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in charter schools, providing for State certification for cyber charter school professional staff members.

In committee Last action April 15, 2025: Referred to Education

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 17

Prime sponsor: Aerion Abney
Cosponsors (16): Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Carol Hill-Evans, Carol Kazeem, Chris Pielli, Dan Williams, Jim Haddock, Joe Ciresi, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, Jose Giral, La'Tasha Mayes, Malcolm Kenyatta, Mandy Steele, Maureen Madden, Nikki Rivera, Tarah Probst

Status

In committee as of April 15, 2025. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.

Roll-call votes 0

No roll-call votes recorded for this measure.

Timeline 1

Date	Chamber	Action
April 15, 2025	House	Referred to Education

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Pennsylvania General Assembly: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills — copied November 2, 2026

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