Pennsylvania · 2025-2026
SB 700
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in evidence-based reading instruction, further providing for definitions and for evidence-based reading instruction curriculum and providing for reading screening, for reading deficiency and identification, for school entity duties and reading intervention plan, for parent notification, for grants to school entities, for funding and for reporting; and establishing the Evidence-based Reading Instruction Restricted Account.
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SB 700 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to address evidence-based reading instruction, including provisions for curriculum, screening, and the identification of reading deficiencies. The bill establishes duties for school entities regarding intervention plans and parent notification, creates a restricted account for funding, and mandates reporting requirements.
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Sponsors + 19 cosponsors
- Devlin Robinson Republican lead
- Art Haywood Democratic
- Dave Argall Republican
- James Malone Democratic
- Jarrett Coleman Republican
- Jay Costa Democratic
- Joe Picozzi Republican
- Judy Ward Republican
- Lynda Culver Republican
- Maria Collett Democratic
- Marty Flynn Democratic
- Nick Pisciottano Democratic
- Nikil Saval Democratic
- Pat Stefano Republican
- Patty Kim Democratic
- Sharif Street Democratic
- Steve Santarsiero Democratic
- Tracy Pennycuick Republican
- Vincent Hughes Democratic
- Wayne Fontana Democratic
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Committee vote (Education): Reported as Committed | upper | pass | 10 | 1 | 0 | May 6, 2025 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |