PA HB748

Requires litter prevention and awareness instruction for all students in kindergarten through grade 5, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year

Applies to school districts, charter schools, regional charter schools, cyber charter schools, and intermediate units

Instruction may be integrated into existing science curricula using materials developed by the Department of Education

Curriculum aims to help students make environmentally sound decisions and understand their role in preserving Pennsylvania's natural beauty

Takes effect 60 days after enactment