In school health services, providing for student mental health awareness.

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Plain-English Summary

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 student mental health awareness.

Source: OpenStates · fetched April 17, 2026

Who it affects

Student / education borrower

Increased awareness and potential access to mental health services within schools.

Mental health service user

Focus on mental health awareness and services in educational settings.

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Who This AffectsAI analysis

Student / education borrowerdirectModerate impactHigh certainty
Increased awareness and potential access to mental health services within schools.
“providing for student mental health awareness”· school health services
Mental health service userdirectModerate impactHigh certainty
Focus on mental health awareness and services in educational settings.
“providing for student mental health awareness”· school health services

What the Bill Does

Amends the Public School Code of 1949.
Adds provisions related to school health services.
Establishes student mental health awareness initiatives within schools.

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