HB 2482·PA·house
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, establishing the Newly Employed Teacher Grant Program.
In CommitteeFiled May 6, 2026
Sponsor: Jim Prokopiak (D)
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Referred to Education
May 6, 2026
Summary
The bill adds a Newly Employed Teacher Grant Program to the Pennsylvania Public School Code. It lets teachers who have been certified and employed for about two years apply for a grant to buy classroom materials, with purchases made through state‑approved online platforms. The goal is to ease financial pressure on new teachers and help keep them in the workforce.
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