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Pennsylvania education

Adult credentials, student learning, graduation, and public-school funding.

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High school or higher92.1%2020–2024 · #17 of 50 · highest first

Associate degree or higher44.1%2020–2024 · #28 of 50 · highest first

Bachelor’s degree or higher35.2%2020–2024 · #22 of 50 · highest first

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Pennsylvania · 2024: 215.8 · Rank #16 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 215

FactVote uses NAEP Data Service mean scale scores for all public-school students in Pennsylvania. The series uses the total student group and the main reading and mathematics composite scales for Grade 4 and Grade 8. NAEP is generally administered every two years; the 2021 administration was postponed, so the timeline moves from 2019 to 2022. NAEP results are estimates from a sample. Statistical significance, not a visual gap alone, determines whether scores differ. Each grade and subject has its own scale. Follow one line over time rather than comparing the numeric distance between grades or subjects. Annual observations use December 31; monthly observations use the first of the month. Lines connect consecutive readings and do not supply values between them. Missing observations break the lines.

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Pennsylvania Grade 4 reading · source units
Period	Pennsylvania	Rank	U.S. benchmark
2024	215.8	#16 of 50	215
2022	218.9	#9 of 50	217.5
2019	223.2	#10 of 50	220.5
2017	224.9	#13 of 50	221.9
2015	226.7	#11 of 50	222.5
2013	226.4	#11 of 50	221.8
2011	227.2	#6 of 50	221.2
2009	223.7	#19 of 50	220.9
2007	226.4	#8 of 50	221
2005	222.8	#15 of 50	219
2003	218.7	#29 of 50	Not available

U.S. Department of Education, NCES · NAEP state public-school results ↗

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The timeline combines the corresponding national fact’s reviewed event catalog, labeled National context, with individually reviewed state milestones. State events use primary sources and distinguish signing, effective and filing dates. Each milestone keeps its source-check date, geographical limits and evidence limits. This curated selection is not a complete history.

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Pennsylvania · state comparison

Adult educational attainment

Adults age 25 and older. Higher credentials overlap: these measures must not be added together.

MeasureComparison period

Pennsylvania · 2020–202492.1%

Pennsylvania rank#17among all 50 states

U.S. benchmark89.6%Same measure and period when published

#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.

High school or higher

Share of adults age 25+ with the stated credential or a higher credential.

Point-estimate ranks are not tests of statistical significance.

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Pennsylvania · 92.1%2020–2024 · Rank #17 of 50, highest firstSelected state

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High school or higher · 2020–2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank	State	Value	Comparison notes
#1	Vermont	94.9%	—
#2	Maine	94.8%	—
#3	Montana	94.6%	—
#4	New Hampshire	94.4%	—
#5	Wyoming	94.2%	—
#6	North Dakota	94%	—
#7	Minnesota	93.9%	—
#8	Wisconsin	93.6%	—
#9	Alaska	93.6%	—
#10	Utah	93.4%	—
#11	Iowa	93.3%	—
#12	South Dakota	93.2%	—
#13	Hawaii	93.2%	—
#14	Colorado	92.9%	—
#15	Washington	92.3%	—
#16	Nebraska	92.2%	—
#17	Pennsylvania · your comparison	92.1%	—
#18	Michigan	92.1%	—
#19	Kansas	92%	—
#20	Idaho	91.9%	—
#21	Missouri	91.9%	—
#22	Oregon	91.8%	—
#23	Ohio	91.8%	—
#24	Delaware	91.7%	—
#25	Virginia	91.6%	—
#26	Connecticut	91.5%	—
#27	Massachusetts	91.4%	—
#28	Maryland	91.1%	—
#29	New Jersey	90.7%	—
#30	Illinois	90.5%	—
#31	Indiana	90.4%	—
#32	North Carolina	90.1%	—
#33	South Carolina	90.1%	—
#34	Tennessee	90%	—
#35	Florida	89.9%	—
#36	Rhode Island	89.7%	—
#37	Oklahoma	89.4%	—
#38	Arizona	89.4%	—
#39	West Virginia	89.3%	—
#40	Georgia	89.2%	—
#41	Kentucky	88.9%	—
#42	Arkansas	88.7%	—
#43	Alabama	88.6%	—
#44	New Mexico	88%	—
#45	New York	88%	—
#46	Nevada	87.5%	—
#47	Louisiana	87.3%	—
#48	Mississippi	87.1%	—
#49	Texas	86%	—
#50	California	84.7%	—

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U.S. Census Bureau · 2020–2024 ACS five-year estimates ↗

Adults with at least a high school diploma

92.1%2020–2024 estimate

Share of Pennsylvania residents age 25 and older whose reported attainment is a regular high school diploma or equivalent (including GED or an alternative credential), some college, or an associate’s or higher degree.

This source snapshot keeps its own definition and period. A rank shown elsewhere applies only to that comparison’s measure and period.

Additional attainment measure

Bachelor's degree or higher: 35.2%

Method and limitations

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts estimate derived from the American Community Survey.

This measures adult educational attainment, not the current public-school graduation rate or school performance.
It combines people educated in different jurisdictions and time periods.

U.S. Census Bureau · QuickFacts: Pennsylvania ↗

Pennsylvania · state comparison

Are students learning?

NAEP state comparisons use public-school students in the same grade and subject. National benchmarks include public and private schools.

MeasureComparison period

Pennsylvania · 2024215.8

Pennsylvania rank#16among all 50 states

U.S. benchmark215Same measure and period when published

#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.

Grade 4 reading

NAEP is generally administered every two years; the 2021 administration was postponed, so the timeline moves from 2019 to 2022. NAEP results are estimates from a sample. Statistical significance, not a visual gap alone, determines whether scores differ. Each grade and subject has its own scale. Follow one line over time rather than comparing the numeric distance between grades or subjects.

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2024 · Pennsylvania: 215.8 · Rank #16 of 50, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 215 · Selected for state comparison

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Pennsylvania Grade 4 reading history
Period	Pennsylvania	Compare
2003	218.7
2005	222.8
2007	226.4
2009	223.7
2011	227.2
2013	226.4
2015	226.7
2017	224.9
2019	223.2
2022	218.9
2024	215.8

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Pennsylvania · 215.82024 · Rank #16 of 50, highest firstSelected state

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Grade 4 reading · 2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank	State	Value	Comparison notes
#1	Massachusetts	224.8	—
#2	Wyoming	221.9	—
#3	New Jersey	221.6	—
#4	New Hampshire	221.5	—
#5	Colorado	220.9	—
#6	Indiana	220.1	—
#7	Utah	219.3	—
#8	Connecticut	219.2	—
#9	Mississippi	218.5	—
#10	Florida	218.2	—
#11	Kentucky	218	—
#12	Montana	217.2	—
#13	Rhode Island	216.3	—
#14	Louisiana	216	—
#14	Ohio	216	—
#16	Hawaii	215.8	—
#16	Pennsylvania · your comparison	215.8	—
#18	Idaho	215.7	—
#18	Washington	215.7	—
#20	Maryland	215.6	—
#21	North Dakota	215.5	—
#22	Wisconsin	215.3	—
#23	Tennessee	215.1	—
#24	South Carolina	214.9	—
#25	Iowa	214.6	—
#25	New York	214.6	—
#27	Georgia	214.4	—
#27	Minnesota	214.4	—
#29	Illinois	214.2	—
#30	South Dakota	214.1	—
#30	Virginia	214.1	—
#32	North Carolina	213.4	—
#33	Alabama	213.2	—
#34	Kansas	213.1	—
#34	Nevada	213.1	—
#36	Vermont	212.7	—
#37	Missouri	211.9	—
#37	Texas	211.9	—
#39	California	211.7	—
#39	Nebraska	211.7	—
#41	Arkansas	209.7	—
#42	Maine	209.6	—
#43	Delaware	209.5	—
#44	Michigan	209.1	—
#45	Arizona	208.1	—
#46	Oklahoma	207.3	—
#47	Oregon	207	—
#48	West Virginia	205.9	—
#49	Alaska	201.6	—
#50	New Mexico	200.6	—

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U.S. Department of Education, NCES · NAEP state public-school results ↗

Pennsylvania · state comparison

Where does school funding go?

Compare spending per pupil and the composition of school revenue and current spending.

MeasureComparison period

Pennsylvania · FY2024$21,091

Pennsylvania rank#11among all 50 states

U.S. benchmark$17,619Same measure and period when published

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Current spending per pupil

Public elementary-secondary current spending per enrolled pupil.

Current spending excludes capital spending. More spending is not itself a measure of student outcomes.

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Pennsylvania · $21,091FY2024 · Rank #11 of 50, highest firstSelected state

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Current spending per pupil · FY2024 · highest value ranked #1
Rank	State	Value	Comparison notes
#1	New York	$31,918	—
#2	Vermont	$28,818	—
#3	New Jersey	$27,234	—
#4	Connecticut	$26,316	—
#5	Massachusetts	$24,429	—
#6	Hawaii	$23,878	—
#7	New Hampshire	$22,978	—
#8	Delaware	$22,201	—
#9	Rhode Island	$22,110	—
#10	Illinois	$21,776	—
#11	Pennsylvania · your comparison	$21,091	—
#12	Alaska	$21,004	—
#13	California	$20,791	—
#14	Wyoming	$20,521	—
#15	Maryland	$20,208	—
#16	Maine	$19,962	—
#17	Washington	$18,564	—
#18	Michigan	$18,314	—
#19	Oregon	$18,083	—
#20	New Mexico	$17,664	—
#21	Ohio	$17,257	—
#22	Virginia	$17,104	—
#23	North Dakota	$17,102	—
#24	Minnesota	$17,098	—
#25	Nebraska	$16,147	—
#26	Wisconsin	$15,952	—
#27	Colorado	$15,908	—
#28	Georgia	$15,833	—
#29	West Virginia	$15,640	—
#30	Louisiana	$15,581	—
#31	Kansas	$15,558	—
#32	South Carolina	$15,060	—
#33	Nevada	$14,812	—
#34	Kentucky	$14,596	—
#35	Iowa	$14,369	—
#36	Missouri	$14,241	—
#37	Arkansas	$13,873	—
#38	Montana	$13,656	—
#39	Alabama	$13,627	—
#40	Indiana	$13,622	—
#41	North Carolina	$12,995	—
#42	Texas	$12,895	—
#43	Tennessee	$12,882	—
#44	South Dakota	$12,828	—
#45	Florida	$12,693	—
#46	Mississippi	$12,324	—
#47	Oklahoma	$12,162	—
#48	Arizona	$12,003	—
#49	Utah	$11,347	—
#50	Idaho	$11,060	—

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U.S. Census Bureau · Public elementary-secondary education finance, FY2024 ↗

Pennsylvania · state comparison

Are students finishing school?

The federal comparison uses a common adjusted cohort and school year. A newer state graduation snapshot, where retained, uses its own source and period; adult attainment is a separate measure.

MeasureComparison period

Pennsylvania · 2021–2287%

Pennsylvania rank#19among 48 states with data

U.S. benchmark87%Same measure and period when published

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Federal public-school cohort graduation rate

Share of the adjusted ninth-grade public-school cohort graduating in four years. From 2017–18, the federal measure counts regular diplomas and eligible state-defined alternate diplomas for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities; earlier years count regular diplomas only.

Published NCES state comparison through 2021–22. Rounded whole percentages produce tied ranks. Missing or suppressed values are excluded. Any newer state graduation snapshot uses its own period and cannot inherit this rank.

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2021–22 · Pennsylvania: 87% · Rank #19 of 48, highest first · U.S. benchmark: 87% · Selected for state comparison

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Pennsylvania Federal public-school cohort graduation rate history
Period	Pennsylvania	Compare
2011–12	84%
2012–13	86%
2013–14	85%
2014–15	85%
2015–16	86%
2016–17	87%
2017–18	86%
2018–19	87%
2019–20	87%
2020–21	87%
2021–22	87%

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Pennsylvania · 87%2021–22 · Rank #19 of 48, highest firstSelected state

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Federal public-school cohort graduation rate · 2021–22 · highest value ranked #1
Rank	State	Value	Comparison notes
#1	West Virginia	91%	—
#2	Iowa	90%	—
#2	Kentucky	90%	—
#2	Massachusetts	90%	—
#2	Missouri	90%	—
#2	Tennessee	90%	—
#2	Texas	90%	—
#2	Wisconsin	90%	—
#9	Connecticut	89%	—
#9	Kansas	89%	—
#9	Mississippi	89%	—
#9	Virginia	89%	—
#13	Alabama	88%	—
#13	Arkansas	88%	—
#13	Delaware	88%	—
#13	Indiana	88%	—
#13	New Hampshire	88%	—
#13	Utah	88%	—
#19	California	87%	—
#19	Florida	87%	—
#19	Illinois	87%	—
#19	Nebraska	87%	—
#19	New York	87%	—
#19	Pennsylvania · your comparison	87%	—
#25	Hawaii	86%	—
#25	Maine	86%	—
#25	Maryland	86%	—
#25	Montana	86%	—
#25	North Carolina	86%	—
#25	Ohio	86%	—
#31	New Jersey	85%	—
#31	North Dakota	85%	—
#33	Georgia	84%	—
#33	Minnesota	84%	—
#33	South Carolina	84%	—
#33	Washington	84%	—
#37	Louisiana	83%	—
#37	Rhode Island	83%	—
#37	Vermont	83%	—
#40	Colorado	82%	—
#40	Nevada	82%	—
#40	South Dakota	82%	—
#40	Wyoming	82%	—
#44	Michigan	81%	—
#44	Oregon	81%	—
#46	Idaho	80%	—
#47	Alaska	78%	—
#48	Arizona	77%	—
—	New Mexico	Not available	No comparable published observation for this period; excluded from rank.
—	Oklahoma	Not available	No comparable published observation for this period; excluded from rank.

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NCES · Digest table 219.46 · adjusted cohort graduation rates ↗

Pennsylvania · state comparison

College costs, attendance, and earnings

Published charges describe prices before aid. Costs and outcomes require their own definitions and populations.

MeasureComparison period

Pennsylvania · 2022–23$16,217

Pennsylvania rank#3among all 50 states

U.S. benchmark$9,750Same measure and period when published

#1 is the highest value. Ties share a rank and leave gaps. D.C. and territories are excluded. Rank describes the measured value; it is not an overall score of the state.

Public four-year in-state tuition and fees

Average published annual charges at degree-granting postsecondary institutions in the state.

2022–23 academic year, current dollars. Tuition averages are weighted by undergraduate enrollment; room and board use the NCES reporting universe. Charges exclude aid and do not equal a typical student’s net cost.

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Lower value · $4.54KHigher value · $17.6KStriped: unavailable

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Pennsylvania · $16,2172022–23 · Rank #3 of 50, highest firstSelected state

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Public four-year in-state tuition and fees · 2022–23 · highest value ranked #1
Rank	State	Value	Comparison notes
#1	Vermont	$17,600	—
#2	New Hampshire	$17,019	—
#3	Pennsylvania · your comparison	$16,217	—
#4	Connecticut	$15,763	—
#5	New Jersey	$15,265	—
#6	Illinois	$14,921	—
#7	Virginia	$14,825	—
#8	Rhode Island	$14,744	—
#9	Michigan	$14,718	—
#10	Massachusetts	$14,345	—
#11	Minnesota	$12,873	—
#12	South Carolina	$12,604	—
#13	Oregon	$12,424	—
#14	Delaware	$11,922	—
#15	Arizona	$11,768	—
#16	Kentucky	$11,299	—
#17	Alabama	$11,081	—
#18	Ohio	$10,922	—
#19	Maine	$10,813	—
#20	Hawaii	$10,484	—
#21	Tennessee	$10,437	—
#22	Iowa	$10,121	—
#23	Maryland	$10,041	—
#24	Missouri	$9,926	—
#25	Indiana	$9,886	—
#26	Louisiana	$9,843	—
#27	Colorado	$9,798	—
#28	North Dakota	$9,728	—
#29	Kansas	$9,274	—
#30	Mississippi	$9,120	—
#31	South Dakota	$9,079	—
#32	Wisconsin	$8,974	—
#33	Arkansas	$8,879	—
#34	Nebraska	$8,862	—
#35	West Virginia	$8,715	—
#36	California	$8,637	—
#37	New York	$8,575	—
#38	Oklahoma	$8,519	—
#39	Alaska	$8,291	—
#40	Texas	$8,195	—
#41	Washington	$8,006	—
#42	Idaho	$7,640	—
#43	New Mexico	$7,526	—
#44	North Carolina	$7,327	—
#45	Montana	$7,299	—
#46	Utah	$7,215	—
#47	Georgia	$7,075	—
#48	Nevada	$6,723	—
#49	Wyoming	$5,100	—
#50	Florida	$4,540	—

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NCES / IPEDS · Digest table 330.20 · college charges by state ↗

Pennsylvania officeholders

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Aug 31, 2026 · Enforcement announcement · AG Sunday’s Child Predator Section Secures State Prison Sentence for Former IT Tech for Western Pa. School District Found with CSAM · Official action recorded

Pennsylvania agencies · Enforcement announcement

AG Sunday’s Child Predator Section Secures State Prison Sentence for Former IT Tech for Western Pa. School District Found with CSAM

Aug 31, 2026 · Official action recorded

Attorney General Dave Sunday · Issued

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HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a former IT tech for a Washington County school district was jailed up to eight years for possession of child…

Attorney General of Pennsylvania published this official Crime.

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HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a former IT tech for a Washington County school district was jailed up to eight years for possession of child… AG Sunday’s Child Predator Section Secures State Prison Sentence for Former IT Tech for Western Pa.

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Jul 27, 2026 · H.R.9954 · Build America Fund Act · Introduced

U.S. Congress · Pennsylvania delegation · H.R.9954

Build America Fund Act

Jul 27, 2026 · Introduced

Rep. Christopher R. Deluzio · Sponsored

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The bill would establish the Build America Fund.

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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The official record directly addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development. It does not establish an effect on Pennsylvania's median household income.

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Reg. 73559; published September 11, 2024)), including by— (A) supporting projects that offer strong wages, training, and labor standards; and (B) partnering with workforce development programs, technical education institutions, and labor organizations. (5) Ensure long-term, sustainable returns To ensure long-term, sustainable returns, including by— (A) operating on commercial principles that take into account social and strategic outcomes; and (B) reinvesting profits into industrial, technological, and local…

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Jul 23, 2026 · HB 1042 · An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), 61 (Prisons and Parole) and 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in crimes against unborn child, further providing for the offense of murder of unborn child; in arson, criminal mischief and other property destruction, further providing for the offense of arson and related offenses; in judicial boards and commissions, further providing for adoption of guidelines for sentencing; in posttrial matters, further providing for jurisdiction and proceedings; in sentencing, providing for sentence for general murder of the second degree, further providing for sentences for second and subsequent offenses and for life imprisonment for homicide, repealing provisions relating to transfer of inmates in need of medical treatment and providing for modification of an imposed term of imprisonment for reasons of illness; in general administration, providing for earned vocational training and education credit; in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, further providing for parole power, for short sentence parole, for parole procedure and for victim statements, testimony and participation in hearing; and, in powers and duties, further providing for consideration of criminal convictions. · (Remarks see House Journal Page ), July 23, 2026

Pennsylvania Legislature · HB 1042

An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), 61 (Prisons and Parole) and 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in crimes against unborn child, further providing for the offense of murder of unborn child; in arson, criminal mischief and other property destruction, further providing for the offense of arson and related offenses; in judicial boards and commissions, further providing for adoption of guidelines for sentencing; in posttrial matters, further providing for jurisdiction and proceedings; in sentencing, providing for sentence for general murder of the second degree, further providing for sentences for second and subsequent offenses and for life imprisonment for homicide, repealing provisions relating to transfer of inmates in need of medical treatment and providing for modification of an imposed term of imprisonment for reasons of illness; in general administration, providing for earned vocational training and education credit; in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, further providing for parole power, for short sentence parole, for parole procedure and for victim statements, testimony and participation in hearing; and, in powers and duties, further providing for consideration of criminal convictions.

Jul 23, 2026 · (Remarks see House Journal Page ), July 23, 2026

Rep. Napoleon J. Nelson · Sponsored

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Public Safety and Rehabilitation Act. An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), 61 (Prisons and Parole) and 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in crimes against unborn child, further providing for the offense of murder of unborn child; in arson, criminal mischief and other property destruction, further providing for the offense of arson and related offenses; in judicial boards and commissions, further providing for adoption of guidelines for sentencing; in posttrial matters, further providing for jurisdiction and proceedings; in sentencing, providing for sentence for general murder of…

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An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses), 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure), 61 (Prisons and Parole) and 63 (Professions and Occupations (State Licensed)) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in crimes against unborn child, further providing for the offense of murder of unborn child; in arson, criminal mischief and other property destruction, further providing for the offense of arson and related offenses; in judicial boards and commissions, further providing for adoption of guidelines for…

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Jul 13, 2026 · HB 1505 · An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in preliminary provisions, providing for standardized testing study; in grounds and buildings, repealing provisions relating to lead testing and providing for lead testing; providing for school facilities; in certification of teachers, further providing for special education certificate grade spans and age levels and duties of department, for program of continuing professional and paraprofessional education, for continuing professional education for school or system leaders and for Pennsylvania school leadership standards, repealing provisions relating to permit for classroom monitors and providing for permit for classroom monitors; in pupils and attendance, further providing for attendance policy at charter, regional charter and cyber charter schools, providing for school district enrollee wellness checks and further providing for procedure when child is truant and for procedure upon filing of citation; in student supports, further providing for policy relating to bullying; in school safety and security, further providing for definitions, for School Safety and Security Grant Program, for school safety and security coordinator and for school safety and security training, providing for school safety and mental health grants for 2026-2027 school year, further providing for school safety and security coordinator training and for reporting and memorandum of understanding and providing for school mapping services; in school health services, further providing for health services and for reports and providing for eating disorder awareness and education; in terms and courses of study, providing for use of funds for implementing later school start times, further providing for flexible instructional days and for physical education, providing for recess periods, further providing for economic education and personal financial literacy programs and providing for social media literacy education; in early learning programs, further providing for definitions and for duties of approved providers; in high schools, further providing for attendance in other districts; in charter schools, further providing for enrollment, for cyber charter school requirements and prohibitions, for enrollment and notification and for enrollee wellness checks; in disability inclusive curriculum, further providing for pilot program; in career and technical education, providing for temporary waiver; in community colleges, further providing for financial program and reimbursement of payments; in Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, further providing for individuals eligible for admission; in the State System of Higher Education, further providing for definitions and for Grow Pennsylvania Tuition Waiver Program; in institutions of higher education, further providing for definitions and for agency duties, providing for institution duties and further providing for report; in Ready-to-Succeed Scholarship, further providing for agency; in funding for public libraries, providing for State aid for fiscal year 2026-2027; in reimbursements by Commonwealth and between school districts, further providing for student-weighted basic education funding beginning with 2023-2024 school year and for extraordinary special education program expenses, providing for temporary assistance program and further providing for assistance to school districts declared to be in financial recovery status or identified for financial watch status and for Ready-to-Learn Block Grant; and, in construction and renovation of buildings by school entities, further providing for applicability. · Enacted

Pennsylvania Legislature · HB 1505

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in preliminary provisions, providing for standardized testing study; in grounds and buildings, repealing provisions relating to lead testing and providing for lead testing; providing for school facilities; in certification of teachers, further providing for special education certificate grade spans and age levels and duties of department, for program of continuing professional and paraprofessional education, for continuing professional education for school or system leaders and for Pennsylvania school leadership standards, repealing provisions relating to permit for classroom monitors and providing for permit for classroom monitors; in pupils and attendance, further providing for attendance policy at charter, regional charter and cyber charter schools, providing for school district enrollee wellness checks and further providing for procedure when child is truant and for procedure upon filing of citation; in student supports, further providing for policy relating to bullying; in school safety and security, further providing for definitions, for School Safety and Security Grant Program, for school safety and security coordinator and for school safety and security training, providing for school safety and mental health grants for 2026-2027 school year, further providing for school safety and security coordinator training and for reporting and memorandum of understanding and providing for school mapping services; in school health services, further providing for health services and for reports and providing for eating disorder awareness and education; in terms and courses of study, providing for use of funds for implementing later school start times, further providing for flexible instructional days and for physical education, providing for recess periods, further providing for economic education and personal financial literacy programs and providing for social media literacy education; in early learning programs, further providing for definitions and for duties of approved providers; in high schools, further providing for attendance in other districts; in charter schools, further providing for enrollment, for cyber charter school requirements and prohibitions, for enrollment and notification and for enrollee wellness checks; in disability inclusive curriculum, further providing for pilot program; in career and technical education, providing for temporary waiver; in community colleges, further providing for financial program and reimbursement of payments; in Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, further providing for individuals eligible for admission; in the State System of Higher Education, further providing for definitions and for Grow Pennsylvania Tuition Waiver Program; in institutions of higher education, further providing for definitions and for agency duties, providing for institution duties and further providing for report; in Ready-to-Succeed Scholarship, further providing for agency; in funding for public libraries, providing for State aid for fiscal year 2026-2027; in reimbursements by Commonwealth and between school districts, further providing for student-weighted basic education funding beginning with 2023-2024 school year and for extraordinary special education program expenses, providing for temporary assistance program and further providing for assistance to school districts declared to be in financial recovery status or identified for financial watch status and for Ready-to-Learn Block Grant; and, in construction and renovation of buildings by school entities, further providing for applicability.

Jul 13, 2026 · Enacted

Rep. Liz Hanbidge · Sponsored

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Protecting Access to Pre-K Counts. An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in preliminary provisions, providing for standardized testing study; in grounds and buildings, repealing provisions relating to lead testing and providing for lead testing; providing for school facilities; in certification of teachers, further providing for special education certificate grade spans and age levels and duties of department, for program of continuing professional and paraprofessional education, for continuing professional education for school or system leaders and for Pennsylvania school leadership standards, repealing provisions relating to…

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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 preliminary provisions, providing for standardized testing study; in grounds and buildings, repealing provisions relating to lead testing and providing for lead testing; providing for school facilities; in certification of teachers, further providing for special education certificate grade spans and age levels and duties of department, for program of continuing professional and paraprofessional education, for…

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Jul 13, 2026 · SB 146 · An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in emergency COVID-19 response, providing for extension of use of certain funds; in Child Care Staff Recruitment and Retention Program, further providing for Child Care Staff Recruitment and Retention Program; in cigarette sales and licensing, further providing for definitions and providing for allowable mode of operations for licensed cigarette stamping agents; in joint underwriting association, further providing for fund transfers; providing for food processing residuals; in financially distressed municipalities, further providing for financial recovery; in oil and gas wells, further providing for Oil and Gas Lease Fund and providing for deep wells and Utica Shale permits and for well plugging; providing for manufacturing and investment tax credit, for Innovate in PA 2.0 Tax Credit and for design build best value; in human services, further providing for medical assistance payments for institutional care, for resident care and related costs and for LIFE Program and providing for transition to chip-enabled access cards, for Medical Assistance Reentry Program, for Children's Trust Fund and for medical assistance pharmacy services; in additional keystone opportunity expansion zones, providing for additional zone for shipbuilding and for additional zones; providing for residential revitalization keystone opportunity zones and for violent incident clearance and technological investigative methods; in special funds, further providing for funding and for Pennsylvania Convention Center; in additional special funds and restricted accounts, providing for Veterans' Trust Fund Board and further providing for establishment of special fund and account, for use of fund and for distributions from Pennsylvania Race Horse Development Fund; in additional special funds and restricted accounts, further providing for deposits and providing for Professional Licensure Augmentation Account; in general budget implementation, further providing for Executive Offices, for Department of Agriculture, for Department of Corrections, for Department of Labor and Industry and for Department of Transportation, providing for Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and further providing for Commonwealth Financing Authority, for Federal and Commonwealth use of forest land, for Multimodal Transportation Fund, for School Safety and Security Fund, for State Gaming Fund, for State Employees' Retirement System Restricted Account and for Public School Employees' Retirement System Restricted Account; in retirement, providing for 2026 special ad hoc municipal police and firefighter postretirement adjustment, for supplemental annuities for public school employees commencing 2026, for supplemental annuities for State employees commencing 2026 and for payment of supplemental annuity and special ad hoc postretirement adjustment; in electricity load forecast accountability, providing for energy and water reporting and for advanced transmission technologies; in 2025-2026 budget implementation, further providing for Department of Agriculture, for Department of Human Services and for Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency; providing for 2026-2027 budget implementation and for 2026-2027 restrictions on appropriations for funds and accounts; in fiscal supplements to statutory programs, providing for amusement tax clarification, for situs for local sales tax for cities of the first class, for situs for local sales tax for counties of the second class, for net income and for housing; abrogating a regulation; making repeals; providing for suspension of pension actuarial notes; and making editorial changes. · Enacted

Pennsylvania Legislature · SB 146

An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in emergency COVID-19 response, providing for extension of use of certain funds; in Child Care Staff Recruitment and Retention Program, further providing for Child Care Staff Recruitment and Retention Program; in cigarette sales and licensing, further providing for definitions and providing for allowable mode of operations for licensed cigarette stamping agents; in joint underwriting association, further providing for fund transfers; providing for food processing residuals; in financially distressed municipalities, further providing for financial recovery; in oil and gas wells, further providing for Oil and Gas Lease Fund and providing for deep wells and Utica Shale permits and for well plugging; providing for manufacturing and investment tax credit, for Innovate in PA 2.0 Tax Credit and for design build best value; in human services, further providing for medical assistance payments for institutional care, for resident care and related costs and for LIFE Program and providing for transition to chip-enabled access cards, for Medical Assistance Reentry Program, for Children's Trust Fund and for medical assistance pharmacy services; in additional keystone opportunity expansion zones, providing for additional zone for shipbuilding and for additional zones; providing for residential revitalization keystone opportunity zones and for violent incident clearance and technological investigative methods; in special funds, further providing for funding and for Pennsylvania Convention Center; in additional special funds and restricted accounts, providing for Veterans' Trust Fund Board and further providing for establishment of special fund and account, for use of fund and for distributions from Pennsylvania Race Horse Development Fund; in additional special funds and restricted accounts, further providing for deposits and providing for Professional Licensure Augmentation Account; in general budget implementation, further providing for Executive Offices, for Department of Agriculture, for Department of Corrections, for Department of Labor and Industry and for Department of Transportation, providing for Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and further providing for Commonwealth Financing Authority, for Federal and Commonwealth use of forest land, for Multimodal Transportation Fund, for School Safety and Security Fund, for State Gaming Fund, for State Employees' Retirement System Restricted Account and for Public School Employees' Retirement System Restricted Account; in retirement, providing for 2026 special ad hoc municipal police and firefighter postretirement adjustment, for supplemental annuities for public school employees commencing 2026, for supplemental annuities for State employees commencing 2026 and for payment of supplemental annuity and special ad hoc postretirement adjustment; in electricity load forecast accountability, providing for energy and water reporting and for advanced transmission technologies; in 2025-2026 budget implementation, further providing for Department of Agriculture, for Department of Human Services and for Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency; providing for 2026-2027 budget implementation and for 2026-2027 restrictions on appropriations for funds and accounts; in fiscal supplements to statutory programs, providing for amusement tax clarification, for situs for local sales tax for cities of the first class, for situs for local sales tax for counties of the second class, for net income and for housing; abrogating a regulation; making repeals; providing for suspension of pension actuarial notes; and making editorial changes.

Jul 13, 2026 · Enacted

Sen. Lisa Baker · Sponsored

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Enhanced Review of Veterans' Trust Fund Grant Applications. An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in emergency COVID-19 response, providing for extension of use of certain funds; in Child Care Staff Recruitment and Retention Program, further providing for Child Care Staff Recruitment and Retention Program; in cigarette sales and licensing, further providing for definitions and providing for allowable mode of operations for licensed cigarette stamping agents; in joint underwriting association, further providing for fund transfers; providing for food processing residuals; in financially distressed municipalities, further providing for financial…

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The official record directly addresses Medicaid, CHIP, health-insurance eligibility, enrollment, continuity, or premium assistance. It does not establish an effect on Pennsylvania's under-65 uninsured rate.

Retained Pennsylvania evidence context: People under 65 without health insurance · People in Pennsylvania state correctional custody. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in emergency COVID-19 response, providing for extension of use of certain funds; in Child Care Staff Recruitment and Retention Program, further providing for Child Care Staff Recruitment and Retention Program; in cigarette sales and licensing, further providing for definitions and providing for allowable mode of operations for licensed cigarette stamping agents; in joint underwriting association, further providing for fund…

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Jun 24, 2026 · HB 1244 · An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in casualty insurance, providing for coverage for pelvic floor therapy. · Re-referred to AGING AND OLDER ADULT SERVICES, June 24, 2026

Pennsylvania Legislature · HB 1244

An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in casualty insurance, providing for coverage for pelvic floor therapy.

Jun 24, 2026 · Re-referred to AGING AND OLDER ADULT SERVICES, June 24, 2026

Rep. Liz Hanbidge · Sponsored

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Pelvic Floor Health Insurance and Education. An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in casualty insurance, providing for coverage for pelvic floor therapy.

The latest official Pennsylvania General Assembly record shows this action on June 24, 2026: Re-referred to AGING AND OLDER ADULT SERVICES, June 24, 2026.

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Pelvic Floor Health Insurance and Education.

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2026 Pennsylvania Governor and Lieutenant Governor — General Election

3 candidates with matching statements · 8 statements

Austin Davis

2 statements

Democratic · Lieutenant Governor · PA

Schools & education

He also championed efforts to provide $11.5 million to launch the Building Opportunity through Out of School Time (BOOST) program, supporting 46 programs in its first year to give young people in Pennsylvania a safe environment during after-school hours. This is the first ever state program that dir…

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He also championed efforts to provide $11.5 million to launch the Building Opportunity through Out of School Time (BOOST) program, supporting 46 programs in its first year to give young people in Pennsylvania a safe environment during after-school hours. This is the first ever state program that directed state dollars directly into after school programs in Pennsylvania history.

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Championed $11.5 million to launch the Building Opportunity through Out of School Time program, supporting 46 programs in its first year.

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Source topic or question: After-School Programs

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Championed $11.5 million to launch the Building Opportunity through Out of School Time program, supporting 46 programs in its first year.

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Josh Shapiro

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Democratic · Governor · PA

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Expanded mental-health counselors and support resources available to Pennsylvania students.

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Expanded mental-health counselors and support resources available to Pennsylvania students.

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Expanded postsecondary pathways through workforce programs, apprenticeships, and college opportunities.

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Expanded postsecondary pathways through workforce programs, apprenticeships, and college opportunities.

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Increased Pennsylvania state investment in public education.

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Increased Pennsylvania state investment in public education.

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Governor Shapiro believes all Pennsylvanians should have the freedom to chart their own course and the opportunity to succeed – and that is what he has worked to deliver: from creating jobs and putting money back in people’s pockets, to investing in law enforcement and community organizations to imp…

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Source topic or question: MEET JOSHThe 48th Governor of Pennsylvania

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Governor Shapiro believes all Pennsylvanians should have the freedom to chart their own course and the opportunity to succeed – and that is what he has worked to deliver: from creating jobs and putting money back in people’s pockets, to investing in law enforcement and community organizations to improve public safety, to delivering historic funding for our kids’ education, to protecting our freedoms and our democracy.

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He also championed efforts to provide $11.5 million to launch the Building Opportunity through Out of School Time (BOOST) program, supporting 46 programs in its first year to give young people in Pennsylvania a safe environment during after-school hours. This is the first ever state program that directed state dollars directly into after school programs in Pennsylvania history.

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Stacy Garrity

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Republican · Governor · PA

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Education Scholarships and Parental Choice

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Education Scholarships and Parental Choice

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2026 Pennsylvania U.S. House District 1 — General Election

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Brian Fitzpatrick

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Republican · U.S. House District 1 · PA

Schools & education

Apprenticeships and workforce development programs also offer career opportunities for students and young people. My bipartisan Youth Workforce Readiness Act would provide funding for hands-on skills education at after-school programs for students starting in elementary school. Supported by the YMCA…

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Apprenticeships and workforce development programs also offer career opportunities for students and young people. My bipartisan Youth Workforce Readiness Act would provide funding for hands-on skills education at after-school programs for students starting in elementary school. Supported by the YMCA and Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the Youth Workforce Readiness Act will ensure that students can experience technical education options at after-school programs starting at age six. Also, a traditional college education may not be the best option for every student. That is why I strongly support the 529 OPTIONS Act, which would allow tax-free distributions from section 529 college savings plans for certain expenses associated with registered apprenticeship programs. We must give our young people and their families the ability to invest in the educational pathway that is best suited for their desired career goals.

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2026 Pennsylvania U.S. House District 10 — General Election

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Janelle Stelson

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Democratic · U.S. House District 10 · PA

Schools & education

Congressman Perry wrote on his own website that he wants to cut Social Security benefits, raise taxes, and even raise the retirement age to 69. And unlike nearly every other Republican and Democratic Member of Congress from Pennsylvania, Perry voted to deny nurses, teachers and firefighters their fu…

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Source topic or question: Priorities — For Central Pennsylvanians

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Congressman Perry wrote on his own website that he wants to cut Social Security benefits, raise taxes, and even raise the retirement age to 69. And unlike nearly every other Republican and Democratic Member of Congress from Pennsylvania, Perry voted to deny nurses, teachers and firefighters their full Social Security benefits. You earned your Social Security, and I will always fight to protect it. I will never cut the Social Security benefits that seniors have earned.

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In Congress, I will vote to ensure that those who serve our country in the Armed Forces receive the benefits they have earned. Congressman Perry voted against the largest expansion of veterans’ benefits and health care in VA history. Every member of Congress from Pennsylvania EXCEPT Scott Perry vote…

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In Congress, I will vote to ensure that those who serve our country in the Armed Forces receive the benefits they have earned. Congressman Perry voted against the largest expansion of veterans’ benefits and health care in VA history. Every member of Congress from Pennsylvania EXCEPT Scott Perry voted to help house homeless veterans. In Congress, I will vote to expand access to health benefits, continuing education and job-training to equip veterans for continued success back home in our communities.

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Rep. Brian K. Fitzpatrick

U.S. representative for Pennsylvania, District 1 · R–PA

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U.S. Congress · Pennsylvania delegation · H.R.8173

Reforming ICE and Protecting America Act

Apr 2, 2026 · Introduced

Rep. Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Sponsored

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The bill addresses incarceration, sentencing, correctional custody, release, supervision, or reentry.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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The official record directly addresses incarceration, sentencing, correctional custody, release, supervision, or reentry. It does not establish an effect on Pennsylvania's state-prison population.

Retained Pennsylvania evidence context: People in Pennsylvania state correctional custody. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Enhanced penalties for doxxing law enforcement (a) Additional items included within definition of restricted personal information Section 119(b) of title 18, United States Code, is amended by striking or home fax number of, and inserting home fax number, license plate number, biometric information, workplace address, school address, or global positioning system coordinates of,. (b) Sentencing guidelines Not later than May 1 following the first year that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act, the…

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U.S. Congress · Pennsylvania delegation · H.R.6501

Bipartisan Health Insurance Affordability Act

Dec 9, 2025 · Introduced

Rep. Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Sponsored

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The bill addresses Medicaid, CHIP, health-insurance eligibility, enrollment, continuity, or premium assistance.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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LaLota) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concernedA BILLTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the enhanced premium tax credit, to amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to make…

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U.S. Congress · Pennsylvania delegation · H.Res.875

Recognizing the 75th anniversary of The Arc of the United States, a leading organization promoting and protecting the civil and human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supporting their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.

Nov 12, 2025 · Introduced

Rep. Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Sponsored

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The bill addresses Medicaid, CHIP, health-insurance eligibility, enrollment, continuity, or premium assistance.

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Pennsylvania, inspired Congress in 1975 to enact the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, Public Law 94–142, now known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), that extended equal educational opportunity to the Nation’s children with disabilities; Whereas, since its inception, The Arc has strongly advocated for the rights and protection of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and this advocacy included exposing abuses in institutional care and pushing for their…

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U.S. Congress · Pennsylvania delegation · H.R.3438

Fair Wage Act of 2025

May 15, 2025 · Introduced

Rep. Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Sponsored

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The bill addresses wages, income support, employment services, apprenticeships, or workforce development.

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Retained Pennsylvania evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Perez) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and WorkforceA BILLTo amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for a Federal, cost-of-living based minimum wage, and for other purposes. 1.

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Rep. Carol Hill-Evans

Pennsylvania House · District 95 · D–PA

1 proposal

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Pennsylvania Legislature · HB 1283

An Act establishing the Integrated Student Supports Program and the Integrated Student Supports Fund; and conferring powers and imposing duties on the Department of Education.

Apr 22, 2025 · Referred to EDUCATION, April 22, 2025

Rep. Carol Hill-Evans · Sponsored

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Removing Barriers to High School Graduation. An Act establishing the Integrated Student Supports Program and the Integrated Student Supports Fund; and conferring powers and imposing duties on the Department of Education.

The latest official Pennsylvania General Assembly record shows this action on April 22, 2025: Referred to EDUCATION, April 22, 2025.

Why this record is included

Retained Pennsylvania evidence context: Adults with at least a high school diploma. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Removing Barriers to High School Graduation.

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Rep. Carol Kazeem

Pennsylvania House · District 159 · D–PA

1 proposal

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Pennsylvania Legislature · HB 1627

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in career and technical education, further providing for Cosmetology Training Through Career and Technical Center Pilot Program.

Jul 17, 2025 · Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, July 17, 2025

Rep. Carol Kazeem · Sponsored

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The bill addresses high-school completion, diploma requirements, adult education, or career and technical education.

The latest official Pennsylvania General Assembly record shows this action on July 17, 2025: Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, July 17, 2025.

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Retained Pennsylvania evidence context: Adults with at least a high school diploma. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in career and technical education, further providing for Cosmetology Training Through Career and Technical Center Pilot Program.

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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan

U.S. representative for Pennsylvania, District 6 · D–PA

3 proposals

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U.S. Congress · Pennsylvania delegation · H.Res.1359

Supporting the designation of the second Friday of June as "National Service and Conservation Corps Day".

Jun 11, 2026 · Introduced

Rep. Chrissy Houlahan · Sponsored

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The bill addresses high-school completion, diploma requirements, adult education, or career and technical education.

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Retained Pennsylvania evidence context: Adults with at least a high school diploma · Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Whereas there exists a network of National Service Programs (in this resolution referred to as Service and Conservation Corps) that receive funding pursuant to subtitle C of the National and Community Service Act (42 U.S.C. 12571 et seq.); Whereas such network includes more than 140 Service and Conservation Corps across the country; Whereas these Service and Conservation Corps annually provide education, workforce development, and support services to nearly 22,000 young adults and post-9/11 veterans; Whereas…

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U.S. Congress · Pennsylvania delegation · H.R.4452

STEM RESTART Act

Jul 16, 2025 · Introduced

Rep. Chrissy Houlahan · Sponsored

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The bill addresses high-school completion, diploma requirements, adult education, or career and technical education.

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Retained Pennsylvania evidence context: Adults with at least a high school diploma. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Reg. 53030 (August 24, 2011))). (5) Small-sized enterprise The term small-sized, used with respect to an enterprise, means an entity that employs more than 49 and fewer than 500 individuals. (6) Stem The term STEM has the meaning given the term in section 2 of the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 6621 note). (7) Unemployed or underemployed individual The term unemployed or underemployed individual means— (A) an unemployed or underemployed individual as defined by the Bureau of Labor…

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U.S. Congress · Pennsylvania delegation · H.Res.513

Supporting the designation of the second Friday of June as "National Service and Conservation Corps Day".

Jun 12, 2025 · Introduced

Rep. Chrissy Houlahan · Sponsored

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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Roosevelt establishing the Civilian Conservation Corps with a Presidential Executive order; Whereas most modern Service and Conservation Corps are nonprofits or are operated by units of State or local government; Whereas, through public-private partnerships, Service and Conservation Corps work with a range of organizations, government agencies, and institutions to engage Corpsmembers in meaningful projects that address local and national issues; Whereas, through a term of service that could last from a few months…

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Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

Pennsylvania House · District 200 · D–PA

3 proposals

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Pennsylvania Legislature · HB 1826

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, further providing for subjects of instruction and flag code and providing for voting rights instruction; and, in high schools, further providing for assessment of civic knowledge and providing for voter registration efforts.

Nov 8, 2023 · Referred to EDUCATION, Nov. 8, 2023 [House]

Rep. Christopher M. Rabb · Sponsored

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The bill addresses voter registration, ballots, voting access, or election administration.

The latest official Pennsylvania General Assembly record shows this action on November 8, 2023: Referred to EDUCATION, Nov. 8, 2023 [House].

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The official record directly addresses voter registration, ballots, voting access, or election administration. It does not establish an effect on Pennsylvania's displayed turnout rate.

Retained Pennsylvania evidence context: Registered-voter turnout in the 2024 general election. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

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, further providing for subjects of instruction and flag code and providing for voting rights instruction; and, in high schools, further providing for assessment of civic knowledge and providing for voter registration efforts.

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Pennsylvania Legislature · HB 2827

An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in COVID-19 disaster emergency, providing for student tenant relief.

Aug 31, 2020 · Referred to CONSUMER AFFAIRS, Aug. 31, 2020 [House]

Rep. Christopher M. Rabb · Sponsored

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The bill addresses rental housing, tenant protections, housing assistance, homelessness, or housing supply.

The latest official Pennsylvania General Assembly record shows this action on August 31, 2020: Referred to CONSUMER AFFAIRS, Aug. 31, 2020 [House].

Why this record is included

The official record directly addresses rental housing, tenant protections, housing assistance, homelessness, or housing supply. It does not establish an effect on Pennsylvania's median gross rent.

Retained Pennsylvania evidence context: Median gross rent. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in COVID-19 disaster emergency, providing for student tenant relief.

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Pennsylvania Legislature · HB 1560

An Act amending Title 25 (Elections) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions and for standardized forms; in registration system, further providing for departmental responsibilities and for SURE system; in voter registration, further providing for qualifications to register, for methods of voter registration, for application with driver's license application and for government agencies, providing for same day voter registration and for Commonwealth agencies and other entities and further providing for time, for preparation and distribution of applications and for approval of registration applications; in changes in records, further providing for removal notices and providing for effect of inmates being released from correctional facilities; in voting procedures, repealing provisions relating to application for absentee ballots and providing for early voting; providing for vote by mail and imposing penalties; providing for voter education; and making related repeals.

Jun 4, 2019 · Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, June 4, 2019 [House]

Rep. Christopher M. Rabb · Sponsored

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An Act amending Title 25 (Elections) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions and for standardized forms; in registration system, further providing for departmental responsibilities and for SURE system; in voter registration, further providing for qualifications to register, for methods of voter registration, for application with driver's license application and for government agencies, providing for same day voter registration and for Commonwealth agencies and other entities and further providing for time, for preparation and distribution of applications and for approval of registration applications; in changes in records,…

The latest official Pennsylvania General Assembly record shows this action on June 4, 2019: Referred to STATE GOVERNMENT, June 4, 2019 [House].

Why this record is included

The official record directly addresses voter registration, ballots, voting access, or election administration. It does not establish an effect on Pennsylvania's displayed turnout rate.

Retained Pennsylvania evidence context: Registered-voter turnout in the 2024 general election. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

An Act amending Title 25 (Elections) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions and for standardized forms; in registration system, further providing for departmental responsibilities and for SURE system; in voter registration, further providing for qualifications to register, for methods of voter registration, for application with driver's license application and for government agencies, providing for same day voter registration and for Commonwealth…

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Rep. Christopher R. Deluzio

U.S. representative for Pennsylvania, District 17 · D–PA

1 proposal

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U.S. Congress · Pennsylvania delegation · H.R.9954

Build America Fund Act

Jul 27, 2026 · Introduced

Rep. Christopher R. Deluzio · Sponsored

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The bill would establish the Build America Fund.

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Retained Pennsylvania evidence context: Median household income. This record’s connection to the topic does not establish an effect on the measured result.

Reg. 73559; published September 11, 2024)), including by— (A) supporting projects that offer strong wages, training, and labor standards; and (B) partnering with workforce development programs, technical education institutions, and labor organizations. (5) Ensure long-term, sustainable returns To ensure long-term, sustainable returns, including by— (A) operating on commercial principles that take into account social and strategic outcomes; and (B) reinvesting profits into industrial, technological, and local…

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What sponsorship and proposal counts tell us

Only current Pennsylvania officeholders retained in the reviewed collection qualify. Bills require a recorded primary sponsorship; cosponsors and signing officials are excluded from sponsorship counts. An official introducer recorded as acting by request is labeled “Introduced by request”; that procedural role does not establish personal policy endorsement. Governor and agency records qualify when recorded as proposed. A separately verified governor transmittal can also establish an original proposal whose latest status reflects its later outcome. Signing an enacted law alone does not establish a proposal. A record appearing under several facts is counted once per officeholder. A bill with multiple primary sponsors appears under each recorded sponsor.

Enacted bills, adopted resolutions and unsuccessful measures remain visible as proposal history. Passing one chamber is not enactment. These counts do not measure effectiveness or prove that an action changed a Pennsylvania statistic. Collection reviewed Sep 3, 2026.

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#1 is the highest measured value. Equal source values share a rank and leave gaps (1, 2, 2, 4). Ranks use source precision and are descriptive, not a score of the state. Survey uncertainty and reporting coverage can limit comparisons. Published U.S. benchmarks are used where available; a state average is not substituted.

Pennsylvania snapshots and fiscal sources keep their own dates and accounting scope. National events and federal distribution explainers describe national context. Actions and statements are filtered to Pennsylvania, retain their reviewed evidence, and do not establish that a policy caused a measured change.

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AG Sunday’s Child Predator Section Secures State Prison Sentence for Former IT Tech for Western Pa. School District Found with CSAM

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Build America Fund Act

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An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in casualty insurance, providing for coverage for pelvic floor therapy.

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Bipartisan Health Insurance Affordability Act

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Fair Wage Act of 2025

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Rep. Carol Hill-Evans

An Act establishing the Integrated Student Supports Program and the Integrated Student Supports Fund; and conferring powers and imposing duties on the Department of Education.

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Rep. Carol Kazeem

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in career and technical education, further providing for Cosmetology Training Through Career and Technical Center Pilot Program.

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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan

Supporting the designation of the second Friday of June as "National Service and Conservation Corps Day".

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STEM RESTART Act

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Supporting the designation of the second Friday of June as "National Service and Conservation Corps Day".

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Rep. Christopher M. Rabb

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An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in COVID-19 disaster emergency, providing for student tenant relief.

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Rep. Christopher R. Deluzio

Build America Fund Act

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