HB 14012025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · House of Representatives bill
HB 1401
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, providing for educator preparation admission.
Out of committee Last action May 12, 2025: Laid on the table
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 16
Status
Out of committee as of May 12, 2025. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 2
May 12, 2025House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Education): Report Bill As AmendedPassed17–9
yes (17) Aerion Abney, Carol Kazeem, Dane Watro, Danielle Friel Otten, Gina Curry, Ismail Smith-Wade-El, Jennifer O'Mara, Jill Cooper, Jim Prokopiak, John Schlegel, Marylouise Isaacson, Napoleon J. Nelson, Paul Friel, Paul Takac, Peter Schweyer, Regina G. Young, Tarah Probst
no (9) Barbara Gleim, Brian Rasel, Bryan Cutler, Jason Ortitay, Joseph D'Orsie, Marc Anderson, Milou Mackenzie, Roman Kozak, Stephenie Scialabba
May 12, 2025House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Education): Adopt Amendment A00661Passed16–10
yes (16) Aerion Abney, Carol Kazeem, Dane Watro, Danielle Friel Otten, Gina Curry, Ismail Smith-Wade-El, Jennifer O'Mara, Jim Prokopiak, John Schlegel, Marylouise Isaacson, Napoleon J. Nelson, Paul Friel, Paul Takac, Peter Schweyer, Regina G. Young, Tarah Probst
no (10) Barbara Gleim, Brian Rasel, Bryan Cutler, Jason Ortitay, Jill Cooper, Joseph D'Orsie, Marc Anderson, Milou Mackenzie, Roman Kozak, Stephenie Scialabba
Timeline 4
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2025 | House | Laid on the table |
| May 12, 2025 | House | First consideration |
| May 12, 2025 | House | Reported as amended |
| May 5, 2025 | House | Referred to Education |
Data: Open States (API v3; public data, attribution appreciated), updated November 5, 2026. Official record: palegis.us. Bill pages link to the official text, not copied.