HB 2197

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in pupils and attendance, further providing for attendance policy at charter, regional charter and cyber charter schools.

In committee Last action February 5, 2026: Referred to Education

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 13

Prime sponsor: Carol Kazeem
Cosponsors (12): Arvind Venkat, Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Chris Pielli, Danielle Friel Otten, Jeanne Mcneill, Joe Ciresi, Liz Hanbidge, Malcolm Kenyatta, Maureen Madden, Michael Schlossberg, Tarah Probst

Status

In committee as of February 5, 2026. 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
February 5, 2026	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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