PennsylvaniaSB 1162025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

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 credit for employment at congregate care facility.

Sponsored By: David G. Argall (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

High schoolers earn credit for care work

Pennsylvania students in grades 11 or 12 who are at least 16 can earn graduation elective credit for paid or volunteer work at a qualifying care facility. They earn one credit for every 250 hours worked, up to two credits. Qualifying facilities include nursing homes, personal care homes, assisted living residences, PACE programs, and continuing-care facilities. Schools set application deadlines and collect facility, supervisor, job, and hours details. They must verify hours, approve the application, and confirm the work meets cooperative vocational education rules before awarding credit. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • David G. Argall

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Christopher Gebhard

    Republican • Senate

  • Cris Dush

    Republican • Senate

  • Daniel Laughlin

    Republican • Senate

  • Devlin J. Robinson

    Republican • Senate

  • Doug Mastriano

    Republican • Senate

  • Frank A. Farry

    Republican • Senate

  • Jay Costa

    Democratic • Senate

  • Judith L. Schwank

    Democratic • Senate

  • Judy Ward

    Republican • Senate

  • Kristin Phillips-Hill

    Republican • Senate

  • Lisa M. Boscola

    Democratic • Senate

  • Maria Collett

    Democratic • Senate

  • Michele Brooks

    Republican • Senate

  • Nick Pisciottano

    Democratic • Senate

  • Rosemary M. Brown

    Republican • Senate

  • Scott Hutchinson

    Republican • Senate

  • Tracy Pennycuick

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 123 • No: 0

committee vote • 10/6/2026

26 0

Yes: 26 • No: 0

committee vote • 2/3/2026

20 0

Yes: 20 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/3/2026

Senate Bill 116 PN1420, Final Passage

Yes: 47 • No: 0

committee vote • 12/9/2025

10 0

Yes: 10 • No: 0

committee vote • 12/9/2025

10 0

Yes: 10 • No: 0

committee vote • 12/9/2025

10 0

Yes: 10 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Act No. 90 of 2026

    10/22/2026Governor
  2. Approved by the Governor

    10/22/2026Governor
  3. Presented to the Governor

    10/22/2026House
  4. Signed in House

    10/22/2026House
  5. Signed in Senate

    10/21/2026House
  6. Third consideration and final passage (203-0)

    10/21/2026House
  7. Re-reported as committed

    10/21/2026House
  8. Re-referred to Appropriations

    10/20/2026House
  9. Second consideration

    10/20/2026House
  10. Removed from table

    10/19/2026House
  11. Laid on the table

    10/6/2026House
  12. First consideration

    10/6/2026House
  13. Reported as committed

    10/6/2026House
  14. Referred to Education

    2/4/2026House
  15. Third consideration and final passage (47-0)

    2/3/2026Senate
  16. Re-reported as committed

    2/3/2026Senate
  17. Re-referred to Appropriations

    2/2/2026Senate
  18. Second consideration, with amendments

    2/2/2026Senate
  19. First consideration

    12/9/2025Senate
  20. Reported as amended

    12/9/2025Senate
  21. Referred to Education

    1/22/2025Senate

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