SB 2272025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · State Senate bill
SB 227
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 State convention or association, delegates, expenses and membership.
In committee Last action May 13, 2025: Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 1
- Prime sponsor
- Kristin Phillips-Hill
Status
In committee as of May 13, 2025. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 3
May 12, 2025State SenateFINAL PASSAGEPassed29–21
yes (29) Camera Bartolotta, Chris Gebhard, Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, David Argall, Dawn Keefer, Devlin Robinson, Doug Mastriano, Elder Vogel, Frank Farry, Gene Yaw, Greg Rothman, Jarrett Coleman, Joe Picozzi, Joe Pittman, Judy Ward, Katie Muth, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lindsey Williams, Lisa Baker, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Michele Brooks, Patrick Stefano, Rosemary Brown, Scott Hutchinson, Scott Martin, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Langerholc
no (21) Amanda Cappelletti, Anthony Williams, Art Haywood, Carolyn Comitta, Christine Tartaglione, James Malone, Jay Costa, John Kane, Judith Schwank, Lisa Boscola, Maria Collett, Marty Flynn, Nick Miller, Nick Pisciottano, Nikil Saval, Patty Kim, Sharif Street, Steven Santarsiero, Timothy Kearney, Vincent Hughes, Wayne Fontana
May 12, 2025State SenateCommittee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as CommittedPassed14–8
yes (14) Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, Devlin Robinson, Elder Vogel, Jarrett Coleman, Joe Picozzi, Joe Pittman, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Rosemary Brown, Scott Martin, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Langerholc
no (8) Amanda Cappelletti, Art Haywood, Jay Costa, Judith Schwank, Patty Kim, Sharif Street, Timothy Kearney, Vincent Hughes
May 6, 2025State SenateCommittee vote (Education): Reported as CommittedPassed9–2
yes (9) Anthony Williams, David Argall, Dawn Keefer, Doug Mastriano, Greg Rothman, Jarrett Coleman, Kim Ward, Lindsey Williams, Lynda Schlegel Culver
no (2) Carolyn Comitta, Timothy Kearney
Timeline 8
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2025 | House | Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations |
| May 12, 2025 | Senate | Third consideration and final passage |
| May 12, 2025 | Senate | Re-reported as committed |
| May 7, 2025 | Senate | Re-referred to Appropriations |
| May 7, 2025 | Senate | Second consideration |
| May 6, 2025 | Senate | First consideration |
| May 6, 2025 | Senate | Reported as committed |
| February 3, 2025 | Senate | 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.