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PA HB2285
PA HB2285In school health services, further providing for health services; and, in reimbursements by Commonwealth and between school districts, further providing for State reimbursement for health services.
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Introduced
03/12/2026
03/12/2026
In Committee
03/12/2026
03/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 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 school health services, further providing for health services; and, in reimbursements by Commonwealth and between school districts, further providing for State reimbursement for health services.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to improve school health services and state reimbursement for these services. Specifically, it mandates that each school building be assigned at least one school nurse, and reduces the maximum number of pupils a single school nurse can oversee from 1,500 to 750, ensuring more direct care for students. Additionally, the bill adjusts the per-pupil reimbursement rate for health services provided by school districts, increasing it for the school years 1991-1992 through 2025-2026 to $9.70, and then further to $12.61 for the 2026-2027 school year and beyond, with the reimbursement not exceeding the actual cost incurred by the district. It also changes a provision regarding grants for feminine hygiene products, requiring the Department of Health to use up to $3,000,000 for these grants, which are to be awarded proportionally based on student enrollment, ensuring students have access to these essential items at no cost.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (17)
Lisa Borowski (D)*,
Heather Boyd (D),
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Gina Curry (D),
Justin Fleming (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
Manny Guzman (D),
Pat Harkins (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
John Inglis (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
Dave Madsen (D),
Tarah Probst (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Pete Schweyer (D),
Melissa Shusterman (D),
Ben Waxman (D),
Last Action
Laid on the table (on 03/24/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2285 |
| BillText | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/HB2285/PN2992 |
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