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HR 396

A Resolution designating the month of January 2026 as "School Director Recognition Month" in Pennsylvania.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Anthony Bellmon and 31 co-sponsors

Designates January 2026 as School Director Recognition Month to honor school directors for advocacy, governance, and transparency in public education.

Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)
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Bill Summary · HR 396

Summary of HR 396 (Pennsylvania, 2025-2026)

Purpose and intent

  • Designates the month of January 2026 as “School Director Recognition Month” in Pennsylvania.
  • The resolution honors and recognizes school directors for their dedication, stewardship of taxpayer dollars, and advocacy for public education.

Key provisions and changes

  • Official designation: January 2026 is proclaimed as School Director Recognition Month by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
  • Purpose of designation: Acknowledges school directors as advocates for public education and as officials responsible for communicating the needs of districts, students, and families to federal, state, and local leaders.
  • Communication requirement: A copy of the resolution is to be transmitted to the Pennsylvania School Boards Association.

Who/what is affected

  • State-wide recognition impact: Public acknowledgment of school directors across Pennsylvania.
  • Stakeholders affected: School directors, school districts, families, educators, local and state education policymakers, and the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA), which receives a copy of the resolution.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Referred to Committee: Education (January 21, 2026).
  • Reported: Committed (February 4, 2026) to the floor.
  • Laid on the table: Pursuant to House Rule 71 (June 2, 2026), indicating the bill did not advance further in the session as of that date.
  • Legislative sponsors: A broad group of 30+ co-sponsors from both parties, indicating bicameral or cross-committee support within the House.

Additional notes

  • The bill is largely ceremonial, with no fiscal impact or policy changes to district operations described in the text provided.
  • The emphasis is on recognizing the role and responsibilities of school directors and the value of transparent, accountable governance in public education.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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