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PA HB1565
Bill
Status
Introduced
6/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jacob Banta
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AI Summary
- Requires all Pennsylvania school entities to offer firearm safety instruction to students in grades K-12 beginning with the 2026-2027 school year
- Instruction must be age-appropriate and delivered in a politically neutral manner
- Department of Education must develop curriculum guidelines in consultation with Pennsylvania State Police and Pennsylvania Game Commission
- Required curriculum topics include safe handling, safe storage, steps when encountering a firearm, dangers of misuse, and benefits/recreational uses of firearms
- Applies to school districts, intermediate units, career and technical schools, charter schools, cyber charter schools, and regional charter schools; takes effect in 60 days
Legislative Description
In terms and courses of study, providing for instructions in firearm safety.
Last Action
Referred to Education
6/5/2025
Committee Referrals
Education6/5/2025
Full Bill Text
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