An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in preliminary provisions, providing for limitation on school mascots.
HB 1987 would amend Pennsylvania's Public School Code to establish a new restriction on school mascots used in public schools. School districts would be required to comply with this limitation when selecting or using mascots for athletic teams or school events. The bill directly affects all public school districts across Pennsylvania. Specific details about prohibited mascots or implementation procedures are not provided in the available context.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Oct 23, 2025
Last action Oct 23, 2025
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Committee
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Oct 23, 2025
Committee
Referred to Education
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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