2025–2026 Regular Session · House of Representatives bill

HB 829

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in duties and powers of boards of school directors, further providing for kindergartens; in pupils and attendance, further providing for age limits and temporary residence, for definitions and for when provided; and, in early learning programs, providing for full-day kindergarten.

In committee Last action March 10, 2025: Referred to Education

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 16

Prime sponsor

Greg Scott

Cosponsors (15)

Benjamin Sanchez, Carol Hill-Evans, Chris Pielli, Christopher Rabb, Danielle Friel Otten, Dave Madsen, G. Roni Green, Jose Giral, Liz Hanbidge, Maureen Madden, Melissa Cerrato, Nikki Rivera, Robert Freeman, Steven Malagari, Tarah Probst

Status

In committee as of March 10, 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
March 10, 2025	House	Referred to Education

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.