Pennsylvania HB2253 mandates school life support coaches in high schools to provide daily nonclinical support to students.

Pennsylvania HB2253 requires each public high school to employ at least one school life support coach to provide daily nonclinical support, focusing on resilience, coping skills, mentorship, and immediate emotional assistance. High-need schools must have one coach for every 300 students, while other schools must have one coach for every 500 students. Coaches cannot replace or override counselors, social workers, psychologists, or special education staff but must collaborate with licensed staff for referrals.

Pennsylvania HB2253 mandates school life support coaches in high schools to provide daily nonclinical support to students.

Pennsylvania HB2253 requires each public high school to employ at least one school life support coach to provide daily nonclinical support, focusing on resilience, coping skills, mentorship, and immediate emotional assistance. High-need schools must have one coach for every 300 students, while other schools must have one coach for every 500 students. Coaches cannot replace or override counselors, social workers, psychologists, or special education staff but must collaborate with licensed staff for referrals.