HB 2697

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 exceptional children and education and training.

In committee Last action July 15, 2026: Referred to Education

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 11

Prime sponsor: Joe Webster
Cosponsors (10): Aerion Abney, Benjamin Sanchez, Danielle Friel Otten, Gina Curry, Jeanne Mcneill, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, Liz Hanbidge, Mandy Steele, Manuel Guzman, Steven Malagari

Status

In committee as of July 15, 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
July 15, 2026	House	Referred to Education

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Sources for this page

Open States API v3 (Plural Policy): https://v3.openstates.org/ — copied November 2, 2026

Pennsylvania General Assembly: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills — copied November 2, 2026

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