Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StatePennsylvaniaReferred
HB 2776: An Act amending Title 24 (Education) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in preliminary provisions, providing for religious neutrality and freedom of conscience in public schools.
Chris Rabb
HB 2776 status: Referred — Referred to Education (updated Sep 18, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit — mixed
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 50/100
Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill amends Title 24 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to mandate that public schools maintain religious neutrality.
Who is affected
Pennsylvania public school students, staff, and district administrations.
Requirements and enforcement
Schools are required to adopt policies of religious neutrality to respect the beliefs of the school community.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
Not stated in the available source.
Potential benefits
Aims to ensure an inclusive educational environment that protects freedom of conscience for all individuals.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for ambiguity regarding how neutrality interacts with existing free speech and free exercise rights of students and staff.
What is still unknown
The specific regulatory requirements or disciplinary consequences for failing to remain neutral remain unspecified.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Protects individual freedom of conscience for students
- Ensures school environment remains inclusive of diverse beliefs
- Reduces potential for religious proselytizing in classrooms
Risks
- Potential conflict with students' individual religious expression rights
- Ambiguity regarding the practical definition of neutrality
- Risk of increased litigation from community members
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Formalizes expectations for government-funded entities
- Creates a clear state-level policy directive
- Promotes standardized conduct across school districts
Risks
- May create compliance ambiguity for local boards
- Requires subjective interpretation of neutrality by administrators
- Potential for disparate application across school districts
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
03
How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
Ambiguity in enforcement could lead to local school board confusion.
Analysis scope
Source text is an abstract; full legislative language is not available.
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Where it stands
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- Chamber votesUpcoming
- Final agreementUpcoming
- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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