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Introduced
10/24/2022
10/24/2022
In Committee
10/24/2022
10/24/2022
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 terms and courses of study, providing for menstruation education.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to require Pennsylvania schools to provide age-appropriate, medically accurate, and comprehensive education on menstruation starting in the 2023-2024 school year. The bill directs the Department of Education to develop curriculum guidelines covering topics such as the menstrual cycle, premenstrual syndrome, menstrual hygiene management, and menstrual disorders. The bill also requires schools to provide in-service training for instructors on menstruation education and allows nonpublic schools to request the guidelines and materials developed by the Department.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (11)
Mary Isaacson (D)*,
Aerion Abney (D),
Morgan Cephas (D),
Tina Davis (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
Darisha Parker (D),
Chris Rabb (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Last Action
Referred to EDUCATION (on 10/24/2022)
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