HB460

In certification of teachers, further providing for child abuse recognition and reporting training; and, in terms and courses of study, providing for child abuse awareness and prevention.

Chamber Passed·2/4/26

Pennsylvania HB460 mandates child abuse awareness and prevention education for students and training for school employees.

Pennsylvania HB460 requires school entities to develop an age-appropriate child abuse awareness and prevention education program for students in kindergarten through grade twelve, starting in the 2026-2027 school year. The Department of Education will create a model curriculum for this program, which may include existing materials, and make it available to all school entities and nonpublic schools upon request.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 23–14 · Feb 4
Current
Education Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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23
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

105 Yea

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93 Nay

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Calendar

Oct 8, 2025

10:00 AM

Children & Youth (h) Hearing

History

Feb 13

Senate

Referred to Education

Feb 4

House

Re-reported as committed

Feb 4

House

Third consideration and final passage (105-93)