HB685

In duties and powers of boards of school directors, providing for admission fees for school-sponsored activities.

Introduced·2/20/25

Pennsylvania HB685 mandates that United States currency must be accepted for admission fees at school-sponsored activities.

Pennsylvania HB685 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to require that United States currency be accepted as payment for admission fees at school-sponsored activities. This includes assemblies, field trips, athletic competitions, and other events organized by school entities. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

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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

History

Mar 18, 2025

House

Reported as amended

Mar 18, 2025

House

First consideration

Mar 18, 2025

House

Laid on the table