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PA SB835
PA SB835In grounds and buildings, further providing for display of United States flag and development of patriotism.
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Introduced
06/09/2025
06/09/2025
In Committee
06/09/2025
06/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
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 grounds and buildings, further providing for display of United States flag and development of patriotism.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to require that when a United States flag is displayed at a public school, the official POW/MIA (Prisoners of War/Missing in Action) flag must also be displayed where it can be reasonably accommodated. Currently, school boards are already required to purchase and display the United States flag on or near each public school building during school hours and in clement weather, and this amendment simply adds the requirement to display the POW/MIA flag alongside the American flag. The legislation will take effect 180 days after its enactment, giving school districts time to prepare for and implement the new flag display requirement. The bill aims to honor and recognize the sacrifices of military service members who were prisoners of war or went missing during military conflicts by ensuring their symbol is prominently displayed in educational settings.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (10)
Tracy Pennycuick (R)*,
Camera Bartolotta (R),
Michele Brooks (R),
Rosemary Brown (R),
Cris Dush (R),
Chris Gebhard (R),
Doug Mastriano (R),
Devlin Robinson (R),
Steve Santarsiero (D),
Pat Stefano (R),
Last Action
Referred to Education (on 06/09/2025)
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