Pennsylvania HB 748: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in terms and courses of study, providing for litterbug education.

Bill Text

PRINTER'S NO. 774
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No. 748
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY M. MACKENZIE, GREINER, CONKLIN AND CIRESI,
MARCH 3, 2025
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, MARCH 3, 2025
AN ACT
Amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), entitled "An
act relating to the public school system, including certain
provisions applicable as well to private and parochial
schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the
laws relating thereto," in terms and courses of study,
providing for litterbug education.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. The act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known
as the Public School Code of 1949, is amended by adding a
section to read:
Section 1556. Litterbug Education.--(a) Beginning with the
2026-2027 school year, each student enrolled in a school entity
in kindergarten through grade five shall have instruction in
litter prevention and awareness.
(b) Instruction may be integrated into existing science
curricula and may include instructional materials created and
developed for students by the Department of Education to assist
students in making environmentally sound decisions and
understanding the vital role decisions have in preserving the
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beauty of this Commonwealth.
(c) For purposes of this section, the term "school entity"
shall mean a school district, charter school, regional charter
school, cyber charter school or intermediate unit.
Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days.
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