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HB 1903 amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code to update the Safe2Say Program, a school safety reporting system, by clarifying definitions and enhancing program requirements. It also adds new requirements for colleges and universities, mandating they establish written policies addressing sexual harassment and sexual violence, along with implementing an online reporting system for incidents. The bill directly affects public schools and postsecondary institutions by changing how they handle safety reporting and campus conduct policies. Key provisions include standardizing definitions for consistency and requiring institutions to provide accessible online reporting tools for students. These changes aim to improve clarity and accessibility in addressing safety and harassment concerns across educational settings.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Sep 30, 2025
Last action Sep 30, 2025
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1
Sep 30, 2025
Committee
Referred to Education
lower
1 primary · 27 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Napoleon Nelson
DDemocratic
Co
Aerion Abney
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Waxman
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Pielli
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Frankel
DDemocratic
Co
Izzy Smith-Wade-El
DDemocratic
Co
Jenn O'Mara
DDemocratic
Co
Jessica Benham
DDemocratic
Co
Jim Haddock
DDemocratic
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