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SB378 • 2025

An Act amending Title 24 (Education) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions, providing for student data privacy and protection; conferring powers and imposing duties on the Department of Education; and imposing penalties.

An Act amending Title 24 (Education) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions, providing for student data privacy and protection; conferring powers and imposing duties on the Department of Education; and imposing penalties.

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Sponsor
PHILLIPS-HILL
Last action
2026-03-23
Official status
First consideration, March 23, 2026
Effective date
Not listed

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Bill History

  1. 2026-03-23 Pennsylvania General Assembly

    First consideration, March 23, 2026

Official Summary Text

An Act amending Title 24 (Education) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions, providing for student data privacy and protection; conferring powers and imposing duties on the Department of Education; and imposing penalties.