HB1597

In terms and courses of study, providing for after-school reading program.

Introduced·6/11/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB1597 establishes an after-school reading program for kindergarten through second-grade students.

Pennsylvania HB1597 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to allow school entities to establish an after-school or summer peer tutoring program. The program employs teen leaders to deliver one-to-one structured literacy tutoring using an evidence-based phonics curriculum to students in kindergarten through grade two. The program is based on principles including one-to-one tutoring, training teen leaders in phonics-based leveled curriculum, and training teachers in the evidence-based phonics curriculum. The program can be funded with federal, state, or private grants.

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Where it stands

Current
Education Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jun 11, 2025

House

Referred to Education