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SB835 • 2025

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in grounds and buildings, further providing for display of United States flag and development of patriotism.

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in grounds and buildings, further providing for display of United States flag and development of patriotism.

Education
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
PENNYCUICK
Last action
2026-06-09
Official status
Referred to EDUCATION, June 9, 2026
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in grounds and buildings, further providing for display of United States flag and development of patriotism.

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in grounds and buildings, further providing for display of United States flag and development of patriotism.

What This Bill Does

  • An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in grounds and buildings, further providing for display of United States flag and development of patriotism.

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Bill History

  1. 2026-06-09 H

    In the House

  2. 2026-06-09 EDUCATION

    Referred to EDUCATION, June 9, 2026

  3. 2026-06-08 S

    Third consideration and final passage, June 8, 2026 (50-0)

  4. 2026-06-08 S

    (Remarks see Senate Journal Page ....), June 8, 2026

  5. 2026-04-20 S

    Second consideration, April 20, 2026

  6. 2026-04-20 APPROPRIATIONS

    Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, April 20, 2026

  7. 2026-04-20 APPROPRIATIONS

    Re-reported as committed, April 20, 2026

  8. 2026-03-23 EDUCATION

    Reported as committed, March 23, 2026

  9. 2026-03-23 S

    First consideration, March 23, 2026

  10. 2025-06-09 EDUCATION

    Referred to EDUCATION, June 9, 2025

Official Summary Text

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in grounds and buildings, further providing for display of United States flag and development of patriotism.

Current Bill Text

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PRINTER'S NO. 928
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE BILL
No. 835
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY PENNYCUICK, SANTARSIERO, BARTOLOTTA, GEBHARD,
BROWN, MASTRIANO AND STEFANO, JUNE 9, 2025
REFERRED TO EDUCATION, JUNE 9, 2025
AN ACT
Amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), entitled "An
act relating to the public school system, including certain
provisions applicable as well to private and parochial
schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the
laws relating thereto," in grounds and buildings, further
providing for display of United States flag and development
of patriotism.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. Section 771(a) of the act of March 10, 1949
(P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, is
amended to read:
Section 771. Display of United States Flag; Development of
Patriotism.--(a) The board of school directors in each district
shall, when they are not otherwise provided, purchase a United
States flag, flagstaff, and the necessary appliances therefor,
and shall display said flag upon or near each public school
building in clement weather, during school hours, and at such
other times as the board may determine. When the United States
flag is displayed in accordance with this section, the official
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POW/MIA flag shall also be displayed where it can be reasonably
accommodated.
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Section 2. This act shall take effect in 180 days.
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