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PA HB341
PA HB341In 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
03/13/2023
03/13/2023
In Committee
03/13/2023
03/13/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 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 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 relating to psychological services in intermediate units, further provide definitions and add school social workers in professional employees, and add provisions for school counselors, school psychologists, school social workers, and school nurses in school health services. The bill establishes requirements for school social workers, mandates specific student-to-staff ratios for these positions, and sets guidelines for documentation and confidentiality of student mental and behavioral health information. The bill aims to improve access to and coordination of mental health and social services for students in Pennsylvania's public schools.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (31)
Dan Miller (D)*,
Jessica Benham (D),
Danilo Burgos (D),
Joe Ciresi (D),
Dan Deasy (D),
Dave Delloso (D),
Elizabeth Fiedler (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
John Galloway (D),
José Giral (D),
Roni Green (D),
Nancy Guenst (D),
Liz Hanbidge (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Kristine Howard (D),
Mary Isaacson (D),
Tarik Khan (D),
Emily Kinkead (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Ed Neilson (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
Abigail Salisbury (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Christina Sappey (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Gregory Scott (D),
Melissa Shusterman (D),
Mike Sturla (D),
Perry Warren (D),
Last Action
Referred to EDUCATION (on 03/13/2023)
Bill Topics
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
Health
- ‐ Infants and Children
- ‐ Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, and Deinstitutionalization
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2023&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=341 | 03/10/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=0341&pn=0304 | 03/13/2023 |
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