An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in the State Board of Education, further providing for definitions and providing for academic standards review; and making editorial changes.

HB 228 requires Pennsylvania's State Board of Education to review all academic standards every three years to ensure they are age-appropriate, industry-specific, academically challenging, and aligned with job market needs. The bill mandates the board to submit detailed reports to education committee leaders in both legislative chambers, including updates to standards, reasons for changes, stakeholder involvement, and implementation timelines. It clarifies the State Board's relationship with the Department of Education and updates membership rules for education councils. This bill directly affects public school curriculum development and accountability processes across Pennsylvania's K-12 system.