HB 1709

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 employment certification for adjunct and part-time faculty.

In committee Last action July 9, 2025: Referred to Education

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 13

Prime sponsor: Ismail Smith-Wade-El
Cosponsors (12): Anthony Bellmon, Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Carol Hill-Evans, Dan Williams, G. Roni Green, Heather Boyd, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, Joseph Hohenstein, Keith Harris, Nikki Rivera, Robert Freeman

Status

In committee as of July 9, 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
July 9, 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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