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Introduced
06/10/2022
06/10/2022
In Committee
06/30/2022
06/30/2022
Crossed Over
06/29/2022
06/29/2022
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," providing for student well-being.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to provide for student well-being. The key provisions include requiring school entities to adopt policies for notifying parents or legal guardians about changes in a student's mental, emotional, or physical health services or monitoring, while prohibiting policies that discourage students from discussing these issues with their parents. The bill also prohibits school personnel from endorsing beliefs about sexual orientation and gender identity, and limits classroom instruction on these topics based on age-appropriateness. Additionally, the bill requires schools to notify parents about health care services offered and allow them to opt out, and to provide notice and opt-out options for student well-being surveys or screenings. The bill also establishes a private right of action for students and their parents or guardians to seek injunctive relief, damages, and other remedies for violations of the law.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (14)
Scott Martin (R)*,
Dave Argall (R),
Ryan Aument (R),
Jacob Corman (R),
John DiSanto (R),
Cris Dush (R),
John Gordner (R),
Scott Hutchinson (R),
Doug Mastriano (R),
Bob Mensch (R),
Kristin Phillips-Hill (R),
Joe Pittman (R),
Pat Stefano (R),
Judy Ward (R),
Last Action
Referred to EDUCATION (on 06/30/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2021&sind=0&body=S&type=B&bn=1278 |
| Senate Fiscal Note PN 1739 | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/BI/SFN/2021/0/SB1278P1739.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2021&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billNbr=1278&pn=1739 |
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