HB192

In intermediate units, repealing provisions relating to psychological services; in professional employees, further providing for definitions and providing for school social workers; and, in school health services, further providing for health services and providing for school counselors, school psychologists, school social workers and school nurses.

Introduced·1/16/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB192 repeals psychological services provisions, defines roles for school counselors, psychologists, social workers, and nurses, and.

Pennsylvania HB192 repeals provisions relating to psychological services in intermediate units. It mandates that every student receive school counseling, psychological, social work, and nursing services from qualified professionals. It sets maximum student-to-professional ratios for these roles. The bill also requires the transfer of a student's comprehensive health record when they switch schools within the state. It mandates that these health records be kept for at least two years after a student leaves a school.

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History

Jan 16, 2025

House

Referred to Education