June 5, 2026
Meeting to consider SB 366 and SB 720; and HB 1877
Senate Education Committee | Room 8E-B, East Wing | Watch Live [Read More]
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April 21, 2026
Culver Chairs Senate Education Committee Meeting on Key School and Student Issues
Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27), chair of the Senate Education Committee, convened a committee meeting Monday, April 20, 2026 to consider several bills affecting Pennsylvania schools, students, and families. [Read More]
April 17, 2026
Meeting to consider SB 250, SB 598, SB 698, SB 1293 and SB 1294
Senate Education Committee | Off the Floor | Room 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]
March 25, 2026
Senate Education Committee Advances Four Bills During Voting Meeting
Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27), chair of the Senate Education Committee, announced that the committee advanced four bills during its voting meeting held Monday, March 23, 2026. [Read More]
December 10, 2025
Senator Culver Chairs Senate Education Committee Meeting to Advance Key Education Bills
Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R 27), Chair of the Senate Education Committee, convened a voting meeting to consider several bills focused on strengthening educational opportunities, supporting students, and addressing challenges facing Pennsylvania schools. [Read More]
December 5, 2025
Meeting to consider SB 116, SB 974 and SB 1014
Senate Education Committee | Room 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]
October 21, 2025
Senate Education Committee Examines Cell Phone Use and Policy in Pennsylvania Schools
The Senate Education Committee, chaired by Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27), held a public hearing today to examine how Pennsylvania schools are managing student cell phone use and to explore whether statewide policy guidance is needed to address classroom disruption, learning, and student safety. [Read More]
October 16, 2025
Public hearing on cell phone policies in schools
Senate Education Committee | Hearing Room 1, NOB [Read More]
September 29, 2025
Joint public hearing on AI in education and workforce development
Senate Communications & Technology Committee and Senate Education Committee | Hearing Room 1, NOB [Read More]
August 11, 2025
Meeting to consider the nomination for Dr. Carrie Rowe as Secretary of Education
Senate Education Committee | Hearing Room 1, NOB [Read More]
July 15, 2025
Meeting to consider SB 922, SB 927 and SB 934; and HB 17, HB 538, HB 1626 and HB 1627
Senate Education Committee | Off the Floor | Rules Room [Read More]
June 23, 2025
Meeting to consider SB 877 and SB 878; and HB 354 and HB 1405
Senate Education Committee | Room 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]
May 13, 2025
Senate Education Committee Holds Hearing on Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy
The Senate Education Committee held a public hearing on Monday, May 12, to examine the growing issue of chronic absenteeism and truancy in Pennsylvania schools and explore policy solutions to improve student attendance and long-term success. [Read More]
May 7, 2025
Public hearing on truancy and chronic absenteeism in Pennsylvania schools
Senate Education Committee | Hearing Room 1, NOB [Read More]
May 6, 2025
Senate Education Committee Advances Structured Literacy and PASS Scholarship Bills
The Senate Education Committee, chaired by Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27), advanced legislation to implement evidence-based reading instruction and establish the Pennsylvania Award for Student Success (PASS) Scholarship Program, both of which aim to provide students with resources for learning and advancing in and out of the classroom. [Read More]
May 2, 2025
Meeting to consider SB 10, SB 114, SB 127, SB 227, SB 246, SB 310 and SB 700
Senate Education Committee | Room 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]
March 26, 2025
Public hearing highlighting the importance of career and technical education in Pennsylvania
Senate Education Committee | Room 8E-B, East Wing [Read More]
January 8, 2025
Culver Appointed Chair of Senate Education Committee
Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) has been named Chairwoman of the Senate Education Committee for the 2025-2026 legislative session. [Read More]
October 8, 2024
Meeting to consider SB 1100; and SR 350
Senate Education Committee | Room 461, MCB [Read More]
October 7, 2024
Senate Education Committee Votes to Notify Parents of Type 1 Diabetes Symptoms
Parents would receive information detailing the warning signs of type 1 diabetes under legislation approved with bipartisan support by the Senate Education Committee today. [Read More]
September 30, 2024
Senate Education Committee Advances Bipartisan Bills
The Senate Education Committee met today and advanced three bills with bipartisan support. [Read More]
July 2, 2024
Argall: Public Hearing to Focus on Antisemitism on Pennsylvania College Campuses
Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced today that the Senate Education Committee will convene a public hearing about the impact of rising antisemitism on Pennsylvania college campuses. The hearing will be held in the State Capitol on Thursday, July 25 at 10:30 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 of the North Office Building. [Read More]
July 2, 2024
Public hearing on combatting antisemitism on Pennsylvania college campuses
Senate Education Committee | Hearing Room 1, NOB [Read More]
June 25, 2024
Bill to Curb Cell Phone Use in Schools Approved by Senate Education Committee
Legislation to support schools that adopt policies to limit student access to cell phones during the school day was approved by the Senate Education Committee today with bipartisan support. [Read More]
June 24, 2024
Meeting to consider SB 366, SB 1207 and SB 1208
Senate Education Committee | Room 8 E-A, East Wing [Read More]