SB 59

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in community colleges, further providing for definitions, for powers and duties of State Board of Education and for degrees.

In committee Last action January 22, 2025: Referred to Education

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 15

Prime sponsor: Frank Farry
Cosponsors (14): Art Haywood, Cris Dush, Doug Mastriano, Greg Rothman, Jay Costa, Judy Ward, Lisa Baker, Maria Collett, Marty Flynn, Rosemary Brown, Steven Santarsiero, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Fontana, Wayne Langerholc

Status

In committee as of January 22, 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
January 22, 2025	Senate	Referred to Education

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

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