Education (Student Health)

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Apr 21, 2025

HB 1131: 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 prohibited substances in competitive foods.

HB 1131 amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code to prohibit public schools from selling or offering competitive foods containing specific artificial dyes during the school day. The bill bans six dyes (Blue 1, Blue 2, Green 3, Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6) in foods sold on school grounds that compete with federally reimbursable meals like school lunches. It defines "competitive food" as any food sold during school hours that competes with National School Lunch Program meals. The prohibition applies to all public schools in Pennsylvania and takes effect July 1, 2027. This is a direct policy change restricting certain food additives in school food sales, not a health recommendation.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill prohibits artificial dyes in school foods under school health services, promoting student health within educational environment per Public School Code amendments.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 5, 2026

HB 1045: 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, further providing for seizure recognition and related first aid training.

HB 1045 requires Pennsylvania school nurses and other school staff with direct student contact to complete Department of Health-approved training on seizure recognition and first aid starting in the 2025-2026 school year, with training required every two years thereafter. The bill mandates specific content about identifying seizures, using seizure action plans, and providing basic first aid. It also clarifies that school staff providing seizure-related care are protected from civil liability under existing Good Samaritan laws (42 Pa.C.S. §§ 8332 and 8337.1). This bill directly affects all public school staff in Pennsylvania who work with students and aims to improve emergency response for students with seizure disorders.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates seizure training for school staff, enhancing student safety and health protocols within K-12 schools, aligning with educational safety standards.92% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates seizure recognition training for school staff to improve emergency response, strengthening school health services under public health protocols.90% confidence

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Sep 12, 2025

SB 999: 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, further providing for seizure recognition and related first aid training.

SB 999 amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code to require school districts to provide training on recognizing seizures and administering first aid for seizure emergencies to appropriate staff. This directly affects school employees, including teachers and nurses, who may respond to student health incidents during school hours. The key provision mandates that this training be integrated into existing school health services programs. The bill aims to improve student safety by ensuring staff are equipped to handle seizure-related emergencies effectively.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates seizure recognition and first aid training for school staff, directly enhancing student safety within school health services under the educational environment.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates seizure recognition and first aid training for school staff to improve emergency health response, directly enhancing school-based health services.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates seizure recognition and first aid training for school staff, improving workplace safety for employees as required under school health services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Sep 29, 2025

HB 1890: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, establishing the Scratch Cooked Meals for Students Pilot Grant Program.

This bill creates a temporary grant program to fund public schools in Pennsylvania that prepare meals from scratch (rather than using pre-packaged or processed foods) for students. It directly affects public schools participating in the pilot, allowing them to apply for state grants to cover costs associated with preparing fresh meals. The key provision establishes the program under the Public School Code, requiring the state education department to administer the grants and evaluate the pilot's effectiveness. The goal is to test whether scratch-cooked meals improve student nutrition and school meal participation, with results informing potential future policy changes. (Note: Specific grant amounts, duration, and participating school criteria are not detailed in the provided context.)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates state grant program funding scratch-cooked school meals, increasing public education spending through direct appropriations.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates state grants for schools to fund scratch-cooked meals, enhancing student nutrition programs and school meal services under Public School Code.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 20, 2025

HR 80: A Resolution urging the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Education to collaborate on conducting a Statewide study of school cafeteria services provided to every school district.

This resolution urges Pennsylvania's Department of Agriculture and Department of Education to jointly conduct a statewide study of school cafeteria services across all school districts. The study would establish meal quality standards (including portion sizes and vegetarian/vegan options by grade level), compare current meals to those standards, analyze preparation and student meal costs, and recommend legislative actions to improve nutrition. It requires the departments to issue a public report with findings and recommendations within one year. The resolution directly affects all Pennsylvania public school districts by initiating a formal review of meal services and costs.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates study to establish school meal quality standards, improve nutrition, and recommend legislative actions - directly advancing student health and educational access within K-12 schools.90% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Student Health

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Apr 17, 2025

HB 1253: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in student supports, further providing for definitions and for student supports; and, in school safety and security, further providing for definitions, for duties of committee, for standardized protocols and for reporting and memorandum of understanding.

HB 1253 amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code to strengthen school safety and student support systems. It updates definitions to include charter schools and nonpublic schools in reporting requirements, mandating standardized forms for schools to report incidents of violence and weapons on school property (including school-sponsored activities and transportation). The bill requires the School Safety and Security Committee to verify school compliance with reporting rules, publish an annual safety report by November 1, and develop a model agreement between schools and law enforcement that must be reviewed every three years. These changes directly affect public and nonpublic schools, their administrators, and local law enforcement agencies.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill strengthens school safety protocols and student support systems through mandatory reporting and standardized safety measures, directly advancing educational safety protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Mar 4, 2025

HB 803: 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 maintenance and use of opioid antagonists.

HB 803 requires Pennsylvania high schools (grades 9-12) to maintain opioid antagonists like naloxone (Narcan) on-site and train staff to use them during suspected overdose emergencies. Schools must develop a policy within 60 days with the Department of Education, detailing safe storage, administration procedures, and mandatory hospital transport after use. Trained staff, including nurses or teachers, can administer the medication in good faith without facing legal liability, criminal charges, or professional penalties. This law directly affects all public, charter, private, and nonpublic high schools in Pennsylvania, aiming to improve emergency response to opioid overdoses among students and staff.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires schools to maintain opioid antagonists and train staff, enhancing student safety within school health services per Public School Code.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates schools to maintain naloxone and train staff for overdose emergencies, improving access to life-saving care and strengthening public health response in educational settings.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health Hospitals Substance Abuse

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Oct 17, 2025

SB 1066: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in terms and courses of study, providing for student fitness assessment.

SB 1066 amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code of 1949 to require public schools to implement standardized student fitness assessments. The bill directly affects K-12 students in Pennsylvania public schools by mandating these assessments as part of the curriculum. Key provisions establish specific fitness assessment standards and procedures for schools to follow. This change updates the existing code to include physical fitness requirements without altering other academic or administrative structures.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates standardized fitness assessments in K-12 curriculum, enhancing student physical education programs as required by the bill's provisions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Student Health Testing & Assessment

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Oct 15, 2025

SB 1039: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in student supports, further providing for definitions and for student supports and providing for the Pennsylvania Mental Health First Aid Training Program; and, in school safety and security, further providing for the School Safety and Security Grant Program.

SB 1039 amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code to enhance student supports and school safety. It creates a new Pennsylvania Mental Health First Aid Training Program for school staff and updates the School Safety and Security Grant Program to fund safety improvements. The bill directly affects public schools, teachers, and students by requiring mental health training for staff and providing grant opportunities for school safety projects. These changes aim to improve student well-being and school safety infrastructure through concrete program additions.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates mental health training for staff and funds school safety grants to improve student well-being and school environment per bill summary.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates mandatory mental health training for school staff, directly advancing mental health services in schools per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Student Health

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Apr 11, 2025

SB 631: An Act providing for parental consent for virtual mental health services provided by a school entity.

SB 631 requires Pennsylvania schools to obtain annual written consent from parents or guardians before providing virtual mental health services (such as online counseling or AI-based support) to students under 18. It mandates schools to create a clear consent form detailing the services offered, which must be signed each year. The law applies to all school entities, including public, charter, cyber, and private schools, and takes effect July 1, 2025. This policy directly affects students and parents by shifting decision-making authority for virtual mental health services from schools to families.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires parental consent for school mental health services, protecting student welfare and ensuring informed parental involvement in student support programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequiring parental consent for school-based mental health services ensures informed participation and aligns with patient rights protection in healthcare access for minors.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Mental Health

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