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PA SB678

PA SB678
In terms and courses of study, providing for blood donation education.


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Introduced
05/15/2023
In Committee
05/15/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 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 blood donation. The unit will cover the physiology of blood, the need and uses of donated blood, and encourage students to donate blood and volunteer at local blood banks. Students can be excused from the unit on religious grounds, and the State Board of Education will promulgate regulations for the implementation of this new requirement.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Referred to EDUCATION (on 05/15/2023)

Bill Topics

Education
  • ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
Health
  • ‐ Organ Donation and Transplantation

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