SB 6982025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · State Senate bill
SB 698
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in grounds and buildings, further providing for acquisition of buildings, sites for school buildings and playgrounds, and disposing thereof; and, in charter schools, further providing for provisions applicable to charter schools and for applicability of other provisions of this act and of other acts and regulations.
In committee Last action May 4, 2026: Re-referred to Appropriations
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 5
- Prime sponsor
- Jarrett Coleman
- Cosponsors (4)
- Cris Dush, Elder Vogel, Patrick Stefano, Rosemary Brown
Status
In committee as of May 4, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 2
April 20, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Education): Adopt Amendment A02974Passed10–1
yes (10) Anthony Williams, Carolyn Comitta, David Argall, Dawn Keefer, Greg Rothman, Jarrett Coleman, Kim Ward, Lindsey Williams, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Timothy Kearney
no (1) Doug Mastriano
April 20, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Education): Reported as AmendedPassed10–1
yes (10) Anthony Williams, Carolyn Comitta, David Argall, Dawn Keefer, Greg Rothman, Jarrett Coleman, Kim Ward, Lindsey Williams, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Timothy Kearney
no (1) Doug Mastriano
Timeline 5
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | Senate | Re-referred to Appropriations |
| May 4, 2026 | Senate | Second consideration |
| April 20, 2026 | Senate | First consideration |
| April 20, 2026 | Senate | Reported as amended |
| April 30, 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.