SR 8

A Resolution urging the Governor to develop a comprehensive legislative plan to improve basic education in the public schools of this Commonwealth and to establish an advisory commission to study and make specific recommendations for components of the plan.

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

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 6

Prime sponsor: Judith Schwank
Cosponsors (5): Art Haywood, Carolyn Comitta, Jay Costa, Timothy Kearney, Wayne Fontana

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

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.

Sources for this page

Open States API v3 (Plural Policy): https://v3.openstates.org/ — copied November 2, 2026

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

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