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PA HB2152
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jill Cooper
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AI Summary
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Authorizes school entities (districts, charter schools, intermediate units, career and technical schools) to adopt policies implementing secondary school start times at least 15 minutes later than their current start times for grades 7-12
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Adds a new eligible purpose under the School Safety and Security Grant Program (Section 1306-B) allowing grants to cover costs of planning, implementing, or operating later school start times
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Requires school entities seeking grant funding for later start times to first adopt a qualifying policy under the new Section 1504.1
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
In school safety and security, further providing for School Safety and Security Grant Program; and, in terms and courses of study, providing for secondary school start times.
Last Action
Laid on the table
2/4/2026