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PA SB342

PA SB342
In terms and courses of study, providing for blood donation education.


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Introduced
03/10/2021
In Committee
03/10/2021
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 terms and courses of study, providing for blood donation education.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to require the Department of Education, in cooperation with the Department of Health, to establish a unit of instruction for students in grades 11 and 12 to educate them about the importance of blood donation and encourage their participation in blood donation programs. The unit must include information on the physiology of blood, the need and usage of donated blood, and the personal and community benefits of blood donation. Students may be excused from the instruction on religious grounds, but cannot be penalized for the excuse. The State Board of Education is required to adopt rules and regulations for the implementation of this new section.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Referred to EDUCATION (on 03/10/2021)

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