SB 835 Pennsylvania Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

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.

SB 835 requires Pennsylvania public school districts to display the U.S. flag on or near school buildings during school hours in normal weather, and to purchase flags if they do not already have them. School boards must also display the POW/MIA flag alongside the U.S. flag where practical. The bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to mandate these specific flag display practices in all public schools. It directly affects all Pennsylvania public school districts by establishing clear requirements for flag placement.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Jun 9, 2025 Last action Jun 9, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jun 8, 2026

How they voted

500
Passed
Total votes 50
Jun 8, 2026
D Democratic23
23 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican27
27 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
5
Jun 9, 2026
Committee
Referred to Education
lower
Jun 8, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
upper
Apr 20, 2026
Upper · Passed
Re-reported as committed
upper
Apr 20, 2026
Committee
Re-referred to Appropriations
upper
Mar 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported as committed
upper
Jun 9, 2025
Committee
Referred to Education
upper
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors

Sponsors