SB 598 Pennsylvania Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An Act providing for display of the Preamble of the Constitution of the United States in each school building.

SB 598 requires all Pennsylvania public school entities (including districts, charter schools, and career schools) to display the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution at the entrance of every school building. The bill mandates this display as a mounted plaque, though schools may optionally include student-created artwork from contests. It applies to all school buildings within the Commonwealth and takes effect 90 days after enactment. The legislation does not alter existing curriculum or impose new educational requirements, focusing solely on the physical placement of the Preamble.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 9, 2025 Last action May 7, 2026
Floor votes · Senate May 4, 2026

How they voted

3811
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 50
May 4, 2026
D Democratic23
12 Yea 11 Nay
52% Yea
R Republican27
26 Yea 1
96% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
5
May 7, 2026
Committee
Referred to Education
lower
May 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
upper
May 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Re-reported as committed
upper
Apr 21, 2026
Committee
Re-referred to Appropriations
upper
Apr 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported as committed
upper
Apr 9, 2025
Committee
Referred to Education
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

Sponsors