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PA HB102

PA HB102
In intermediate units, repealing provisions relating to psychological services; in professional employees, further providing for definitions and providing for school social workers; and, in school health services, further providing for health services and providing for school counselors, school psychologists, school social workers and school nurses.


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Introduced
01/11/2021
In Committee
01/11/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 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, further providing for definitions and providing for school social workers; and, in school health services, further providing for health services and providing for school counselors, school psychologists, school social workers and school nurses.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to repeal provisions related to psychological services, further define "professional employees" to include school social workers, and establish requirements for school counselors, school psychologists, school social workers, and school nurses. Specifically, it requires school entities to employ qualified individuals in these positions and sets student-to-staff ratios. The bill also addresses the handling and confidentiality of student health records, including documentation of social, emotional, and behavioral data.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (27)

Last Action

Referred to EDUCATION (on 01/11/2021)

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