HB2152

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.

Introduced·1/21/26

Pennsylvania HB2152 mandates secondary schools to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. and requires the Department of Education to support later start.

Pennsylvania HB2152 amends the Public School Code to mandate secondary schools to start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. The bill requires the Department of Education to inform communities about the benefits of later start times and provide guidance to school entities. School entities can use grant funding to alleviate costs associated with implementing later start times. The bill also directs the Department to engage in public education campaigns about the importance of adequate sleep for adolescents.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

26 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 4

10:00 AM

Education (h) Hearing

History

Feb 4

House

Reported as amended

Feb 4

House

First consideration

Feb 4

House

Laid on the table