HB819

In certification of teachers, further providing for continuing professional development; providing for access to rigorous courses of study for all students; establishing the Access to Rigorous Courses of Study for All Students Grant Program; and imposing duties on the Department of Education.

Chamber Passed·4/9/25

Pennsylvania HB819 establishes grants for school entities to train educators in rigorous courses of study and provides exam fee assistance for.

Pennsylvania HB819 amends the Public School Code to create the Access to Rigorous Courses of Study for All Students Grant Program. This program provides grants to school entities that do not meet minimum rigorous course benchmarks to train educators in rigorous courses of study. The grants can be used for up to five years. The Department of Education will prioritize funding based on the number of low-income students and the deficiency in providing rigorous courses.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 22–15 · Apr 9, 2025
Current
Education Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

131 Yea

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72 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 17, 2025

9:30 AM

Education (h) Hearing

History

Apr 11, 2025

Senate

Referred to Education

Apr 9, 2025

House

Re-reported as committed

Apr 9, 2025

House

Third consideration and final passage (131-72)