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PA HB130

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Milou Mackenzie

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending Article III, Section 14 of the Pennsylvania Constitution to change the focus from maintaining a "public school system" to maintaining "public school system funding"

  • Shifts the constitutional language from serving "the Commonwealth" to serving "students in this Commonwealth"

  • Requires state education spending to be allocated to individual students to attend schools that fit their needs, establishing a student-centered funding model

  • Requires passage by the General Assembly in two consecutive sessions before being placed on the ballot for voter approval at a general election

  • Introduced January 16, 2025 by Representatives M. Mackenzie, Hamm, Kauffman, and Scialabba and referred to the House Education Committee

Legislative Description

A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, further providing for the maintenance and support of public education.

Last Action

Referred to Education

1/16/2025

Committee Referrals

Education1/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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