HB17Introduced in the House
In terms and courses of study, further providing for subjects of instruction and flag code.
Introduced by Dane Watro, District 116
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in terms and courses of study, further providing for subjects of instruction and flag code.
Where it stands
Act No. 2 of 2026
February 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Floor: PN0002, Final Passage · February 3, 2026
42
Yes
5
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
50 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Nikil Saval | 1 | Yes |
| Christine Tartaglione | 2 | Yes |
| Sharif Street | 3 | Yes |
| Arthur Haywood | 4 | Not Voting |
| Joseph Picozzi | 5 | Yes |
| Frank Farry | 6 | Yes |
| Vincent Hughes | 7 | Yes |
| Anthony Williams | 8 | Yes |
| John Kane | 9 | Yes |
| Steven Santarsiero | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Education
Reported as committed
First consideration
Laid on the table
Removed from table
Second consideration
Re-committed to Appropriations
Re-reported as committed
Third consideration and final passage (195-8)
In the Senate
Referred to Education
Reported as committed
First consideration
Second consideration
Re-referred to Appropriations
Re-reported as committed
Third consideration and final passage (42-5)
Signed in House
Signed in Senate
Presented to the Governor
Approved by the Governor
Act No. 2 of 2026
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