SB116

In terms and courses of study, providing for credit for employment at congregate care facility.

Chamber Passed·2/3/26

Allows students in grades 11 or 12 to earn elective credits for working at a congregate care facility.

The bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to allow students in grades 11 or 12 to earn elective credits for working at a congregate care facility. Students can earn one elective credit for every 250 hours worked, up to a maximum of two credits. The school must approve the student's application and verify the hours worked. Congregate care facilities include long-term care nursing facilities, personal care homes, and assisted living residences.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 20–0 · Feb 3
Current
Education Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

47 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Not Voting

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Calendar

Feb 3

12:00 AM

Appropriations (s) Hearing

Dec 9, 2025

10:00 AM

Education (s) Hearing

History

Feb 4

House

Referred to Education

Feb 3

Senate

Re-reported as committed

Feb 3

Senate

Third consideration and final passage (47-0)