HB 2659

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, establishing the Advanced Teaching Roles and Evidence-based Strategic Staffing Program; and imposing powers and duties on the Department of Education.

In committee Last action June 22, 2026: Referred to Education

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 12

Prime sponsor: Gina Curry
Cosponsors (11): Ben Waxman, Benjamin Sanchez, Carol Kazeem, Dan Williams, Heather Boyd, Jason Ortitay, Justin Fleming, La'Tasha Mayes, Marylouise Isaacson, Nikki Rivera, Tim Brennan

Status

In committee as of June 22, 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
June 22, 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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