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PA HB1565

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jacob Banta

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

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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