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PA HB1401
PA HB1401In intermediate units, repealing provisions relating to psychological services; in professional employees, providing for school social workers; and, in school health services, further providing for health services and providing for school counselors, school psychologists and school social workers.
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Introduced
05/08/2019
05/08/2019
In Committee
05/08/2019
05/08/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in intermediate units, repealing provisions relating to psychological services; in professional employees, providing for school social workers; and, in school health services, further providing for health services and providing for school counselors, school psychologists and school social workers.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 in several ways. It repeals provisions related to psychological services in intermediate units, provides for the employment of school social workers, and further establishes requirements for school health services, including the provision of school counselors, school psychologists, and school social workers. The bill sets specific student-to-staff ratios for these mental health professionals and outlines their roles and responsibilities in collaborating to deliver intervention, assessment, and support services to students. It also requires the development of diagnostic tools and establishes confidentiality requirements for student health records.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (36)
Dan Miller (D)*,
Tim Briggs (D),
Thomas Caltagirone (D),
Mary Jo Daley (D),
Austin Davis (D),
Dave Delloso (D),
Anthony DeLuca (D),
Dan Frankel (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
John Galloway (D),
Liz Hanbidge (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Kristine Howard (D),
William Kortz (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
Steve Malagari (D),
Brandon Markosek (D),
Joanna McClinton (D),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Thomas Murt (R),
Jenn O'Mara (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
Adam Ravenstahl (D),
Harry Readshaw (D),
James Roebuck (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Lou Schmitt (R),
Pete Schweyer (D),
Mike Sturla (D),
Wendy Ullman (D),
Perry Warren (D),
Dan Williams (D),
Rosita Youngblood (D),
Michael Zabel (D),
Last Action
Referred to EDUCATION (on 05/08/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2019&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=1401 | 05/09/2019 |
| Bill | http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2019&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=1401&pn=1767 | 05/09/2019 |
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