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This bill proposes to amend the Public School Code of 1949 by requiring all school entities (including school districts, charter schools, and technical schools) to provide daily mindfulness instruction for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Specifically, schools would be mandated to teach mindfulness techniques for at least 15 minutes each school day, with the critical stipulation that these techniques must not be conducted as a religious exercise. The Pennsylvania Department of Education would be responsible for developing and distributing a model policy and curriculum for mindfulness instruction, as well as creating and posting online materials and guidelines about best practices. The bill defines mindfulness as "the practice of being aware of one's body, mind and feelings in the present moment" and ensures that nonpublic schools can also access these resources upon request. The legislation would take effect 60 days after its passage, providing schools with time to prepare and implement the new mindfulness instruction requirements.

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