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PA SB 547

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An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in certification of teachers, further providing for continuing professional development; providing for access to advanced courses for all students; establishing the Access to Advanced Courses for All Students Grant Program; and imposing duties on the Department of Education.

Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) · upper

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Did PA SB 547 pass?

Not yet. PA SB 547 is in committee as of 2025-04-04 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2025-04-04): Referred to Education

What is PA SB 547 about?

PA SB 547 is a bill in the 2025-2026 Regular Session (209th General Assembly) titled “An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in certification of teachers, further providing for continuing professional development; providing for access to advanced courses for all students; establishing the Access to Advanced Courses for All Students Grant Program; and imposing duties on the Department of Education.”.

Who sponsors PA SB 547?

Daniel Laughlin is the primary sponsor of PA SB 547.

Introduced
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Latest action
2025-04-04 — Referred to Education
Bill type
bill
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Sponsors

  • Daniel Laughlinprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2025-04-04

    Referred to Education

    referral-committee

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Votes

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Related bills

No related bills recorded for this bill.

Official source

https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb547

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