2025–2026 Regular Session · House of Representatives bill

HB 2527

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in early learning programs, further providing for definitions.

Out of committee Last action September 8, 2026: Laid on the table

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 27

Prime sponsor

Justin Fleming

Cosponsors (26)

Abigail Salisbury, Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Carol Hill-Evans, Chris Pielli, Dan Williams, Danilo Burgos, Darisha K. Parker, Eddie Pashinski, Heather Boyd, Jennifer O'Mara, Joe Webster, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, John Inglis Iii, Jose Giral, Kristine Howard, Liz Hanbidge, Mandy Steele, Manuel Guzman, Marylouise Isaacson, Melissa Shusterman, Morgan Cephas, Paul Takac, Steven Malagari, Tarah Probst, Tina Davis

Status

Out of committee as of September 8, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.

Roll-call votes 1

June 24, 2026House of RepresentativesCommittee vote (Children & Youth): Report Bill As CommittedPassed14–12

yes (14) Anthony Bellmon, Carol Kazeem, Darisha K. Parker, Gina Curry, Heather Boyd, Jeanne Mcneill, Joe Mcandrew, Justin Fleming, Kristine Howard, Liz Hanbidge, Melissa Cerrato, Nancy Guenst, Napoleon J. Nelson, Rick Krajewski

no (12) Andrea Verobish, Brenda Pugh, Catherine Wallen, George Margetas, Jamie Flick, Jamie Walsh, Joe Hogan, John Schlegel, Kate Klunk, Milou Mackenzie, Natalie Mihalek, Scott Barger

Official roll call

Timeline 6

Date	Chamber	Action
September 8, 2026	House	Laid on the table
September 8, 2026	House	Re-reported as committed
June 24, 2026	House	Re-committed to Rules
June 24, 2026	House	First consideration
June 24, 2026	House	Reported as committed
May 21, 2026	House	Referred to Children & Youth

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.