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Introduced
01/31/2024
01/31/2024
In Committee
01/31/2024
01/31/2024
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 safe schools, providing for policy against gender-based bullying.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to require school entities to adopt or amend their policies relating to bullying to include provisions against gender-based bullying. The policy must delineate disciplinary consequences, provide for prevention, intervention, and education programs, and establish best practices and guidelines for supporting nonbinary or transgender students during their transitioning period, including respecting their privacy and using their stated gender identity and pronouns. The bill also requires the policy to be reviewed regularly and reported to the relevant office annually.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (23)
Paul Takac (D)*,
Lisa Borowski (D),
Heather Boyd (D),
Tim Briggs (D),
Missy Cerrato (D),
Tina Davis (D),
Dave Delloso (D),
Elizabeth Fiedler (D),
Roni Green (D),
Nancy Guenst (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Tarik Khan (D),
Rick Krajewski (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
Joe McAndrew (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Izzy Smith-Wade-El (D),
Mike Sturla (D),
Ben Waxman (D),
Joseph Webster (D),
Last Action
Referred to EDUCATION (on 01/31/2024)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Gender, Identity and Sexual Orientation Discrimination
Education
- ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
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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=1999 | 01/31/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=1999&pn=2531 | 01/31/2024 |
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