HB1701

In grounds and buildings, further providing for referendum or public hearing required prior to construction or lease; providing for school facilities; establishing the Public School Facility Advisory Committee; in construction and renovation of buildings by school entities, repealing provisions relating to building condition assessments; and imposing duties on the Department of Education.

Chamber Passed·10/8/25

Pennsylvania HB1701 amends public school construction and facility management laws, requiring a statewide assessment of school facilities.

Pennsylvania HB1701 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to enhance the management and assessment of public school facilities. The bill mandates the Department of Education to develop criteria and measures for a statewide facility condition assessment, to be completed by June 1, 2031. It establishes the Public School Facility Advisory Committee to recommend policies and guidelines for public school facilities. The bill also repeals the requirement for school entities to voluntarily report information related to school building safety, inventory, and condition.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 22–15 · Oct 8, 2025
Current
Education Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

103 Yea

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100 Nay

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Calendar

Sep 30, 2025

10:00 AM

Education (h) Hearing

Sep 22, 2025

11:00 AM

Education (h) Hearing

History

Oct 15, 2025

Senate

Referred to Education

Oct 8, 2025

House

Re-reported as committed

Oct 8, 2025

House

Third consideration and final passage (103-100)