This bill updates Pennsylvania's Public School Code to require that every school building attended by students be assigned at least one school nurse, reducing the maximum number of students per nurse from 1,500 to 750. It also adjusts state reimbursement rates for school health services, increasing the per-student funding amount for the 2026-2027 school year and beyond. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Health use up to $3 million in grants to provide feminine hygiene products to students at no cost to school entities, with grant amounts proportional to student enrollment. These changes directly affect school districts, the Department of Health, and students across Pennsylvania's public school system.
This Senate Resolution supports a federal bill that would create a three-year grant program to fund research and development of new treatments for veterans with chronic mild traumatic brain injury. The proposed grants would support academic institutions, healthcare providers, and community organizations in testing non-drug interventions, conducting clinical trials, training clinicians, and building partnerships to scale effective care strategies. The measure specifically aims to address mental health needs and suicide prevention among veterans, with Pennsylvania institutions encouraged to participate in the program. The resolution urges Congress to pass the federal legislation and calls for ongoing collaboration between state and federal officials to monitor and improve outcomes for veterans.
This Senate Resolution designates the week of February 23 through March 1, 2026, as "Eating Disorders Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania. The measure aims to increase public awareness about eating disorders by encouraging education, resource sharing, and early intervention efforts across the state. It does not change laws or allocate funding but serves as a symbolic designation to highlight the seriousness of these conditions and promote community engagement. The resolution applies broadly to residents, healthcare providers, educators, and organizations throughout Pennsylvania during the designated week.
This bill repeals the Pennsylvania Medical Education Loan Assistance Program, which previously provided financial incentives to students pursuing medical, nursing, biomedical, and life sciences education. The program allowed eligible students to access loans with favorable terms, including low interest rates and fees, to encourage them to practice medicine or nursing in Pennsylvania, particularly in underserved areas. By removing this legislation, the state will no longer administer this specific loan assistance program for medical education.
This Pennsylvania House resolution designates the week of May 3 through 9, 2026, as "Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week" to raise public and medical awareness about the condition. The bill highlights that tardive dyskinesia is a movement disorder that can occur in people taking antipsychotic medications, particularly those who are older, Black, female, or have had long-term medication exposure. It encourages healthcare providers, patients, and caregivers to learn more about the symptoms of the condition and the importance of regular screenings to enable early detection and treatment. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a symbolic gesture to promote education and awareness about this health issue.
This bill designates the week of April 19 through 25, 2026, as "National Infertility Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania. It does not change laws or policies but serves as a symbolic resolution to raise public awareness about infertility issues and reduce associated stigma. The measure is sponsored by multiple state representatives and referred to the Health Committee for consideration. It highlights statistics about infertility prevalence and treatment costs to underscore the importance of awareness, but does not mandate any specific actions or funding.
This Senate Resolution formally recognizes March 2026 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in Pennsylvania to raise public awareness about screening and prevention. The measure does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a symbolic gesture to encourage residents to learn about colorectal cancer risks and follow recommended screening guidelines. By highlighting the importance of early detection and prevention, the resolution aims to promote healthier lifestyle choices and support ongoing efforts to reduce colorectal cancer incidence and mortality in the state.
This bill is a House Resolution that formally recognizes May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Pennsylvania. It does not change laws or allocate funding, but instead encourages government agencies, schools, businesses, and residents to increase awareness and understanding of mental illness. The resolution calls for communities to promote accessible mental health services and reduce stigma around mental health conditions. It is a symbolic measure intended to highlight the importance of mental health without implementing new policy requirements.
This bill amends Pennsylvania's Health Care Facilities Act to establish a new requirement for health care site neutrality, which aims to prevent insurance companies from charging different rates based on where a patient receives care. The law defines "campus" as the main buildings of a health care facility plus areas within 250 yards, and prohibits health benefit plans from applying different reimbursement rates for services provided on campus versus off-campus locations. Key provisions include defining applicable services such as outpatient evaluations, diagnostic services, and imaging, while excluding private practitioner offices and religious facilities from these requirements. The bill also establishes specific definitions for facility fees and health care contracts to ensure consistent application of the neutrality rules across various types of health care providers and facilities.
SB 1211 amends Pennsylvania's Insurance Company Law of 1921 to require casualty insurance policies to cover biomarker testing for medical assistance and Children's Health Insurance Program enrollees. The bill defines medical assistance and CHIP managed care plans as health care plans that use gatekeepers to manage services, explicitly including biomarker testing in this definition. This change ensures that insurance coverage for these specific health services is standardized under state law, subject to necessary federal approval. The legislation takes effect 60 days after passage.
