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Introduced
08/27/2021
08/27/2021
In Committee
08/27/2021
08/27/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022
11/30/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), entitled "An act relating to the public school system, including certain provisions applicable as well to private and parochial schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the laws relating thereto," in pupils and attendance, further providing for excuses from attending school.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to require school districts to excuse students from school attendance for a certain number of "mental health days" each school year, in addition to existing excuses for physical reasons. The bill defines "mental health day" as a day for a student to seek care, rest, or treatment for conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, OCD, learning disabilities, autism, substance use disorder, and self-harm, or other conditions recognized by a physician or mental health professional. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (12)
John Kane (D)*,
Jim Brewster (D),
Amanda Cappelletti (D),
Carolyn Comitta (D),
Jay Costa (D),
Wayne Fontana (D),
Vincent Hughes (D),
Katie Muth (D),
Judy Schwank (D),
Sharif Street (D),
Tina Tartaglione (D),
John Yudichak (I),
Last Action
Referred to EDUCATION (on 08/27/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2021&sind=0&body=S&type=B&bn=844 | 08/28/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2021&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billNbr=0844&pn=1037 | 08/28/2021 |
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