An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in early learning programs, further providing for definitions.
HB 2527 amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code to update the definition of an 'eligible student' for early learning programs. Under the new provisions, a child qualifies if they are at least three years old, younger than the kindergarten entry age in their district, and live in a household earning no more than 400% of the federal poverty level. This legislative change directly affects eligibility criteria for early childhood education funding and services in the state.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 21, 2026
Last action Jun 24, 2026
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Total actions
4
Key actions
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Committee
3
Jun 24, 2026
Committee
Re-committed to Rules
lower
Jun 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
May 21, 2026
Committee
Referred to Children & Youth
lower
1 primary · 26 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Justin Fleming
DDemocratic
Co
Abigail Salisbury
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Waxman
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Pielli
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Williams
DDemocratic
Co
Danilo Burgos
DDemocratic
Co
Darisha Parker
DDemocratic
Co
Eddie Pashinski
DDemocratic
Co
Heather Boyd
DDemocratic
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