SB 541

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school safety and security, providing for panic alerts.

In committee Last action April 2, 2025: Referred to Education

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 11

Prime sponsor: Art Haywood
Cosponsors (10): Carolyn Comitta, Christine Tartaglione, Jay Costa, John Kane, Judith Schwank, Maria Collett, Rosemary Brown, Steven Santarsiero, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Fontana

Status

In committee as of April 2, 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
April 2, 2025	Senate	Referred to Education

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