An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school health services, providing for school-based health centers.
This bill amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code to authorize the creation of school-based health centers within public and private schools. These centers must remain open during school hours and cannot refuse care based on a student's ability to pay, insurance status, or existing primary care provider. Services are determined by school boards based on student demographics and needs, with strict requirements for parental consent and data confidentiality. The legislation also mandates the establishment of a statewide advisory council to oversee program operations and requires the Department of Health to collect usage and demographic data once funding is available.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Sep 30, 2024
Last action Sep 30, 2024
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Sep 30, 2024
Committee
Referred to Health
lower
1 primary · 22 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tarik Khan
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Waxman
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Freeman
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Kazeem
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Pielli
DDemocratic
Co
Danilo Burgos
DDemocratic
Co
Darisha Parker
DDemocratic
Co
Eddie Pashinski
DDemocratic
Co
Heather Boyd
DDemocratic
Co
Joe Webster
DDemocratic
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