SB 839

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in terms and courses of study, providing for media literacy education.

In committee Last action June 6, 2025: Referred to Education

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 8

Prime sponsor: Katie Muth
Cosponsors (7): Art Haywood, Christine Tartaglione, John Kane, Steven Santarsiero, Timothy Kearney, Vincent Hughes, Wayne Fontana

Status

In committee as of June 6, 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
June 6, 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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