Pennsylvania HB2485 establishes a trauma-informed records program for schools, ensuring confidentiality and proper handling of student trauma records.

Pennsylvania HB2485 amends the Public School Code to create a trauma-informed records program for schools participating in the School Safety and Security Grant Program. This program mandates the maintenance of electronic records detailing traumatic events and adverse childhood experiences of students. The records are classified into three tiers, with varying levels of access granted to different parties, including parents, guardians, and school officials. Confidentiality is strictly enforced, with unauthorized disclosure of records being a misdemeanor.

Pennsylvania HB2485 establishes a trauma-informed records program for schools, ensuring confidentiality and proper handling of student trauma records.

Pennsylvania HB2485 amends the Public School Code to create a trauma-informed records program for schools participating in the School Safety and Security Grant Program. This program mandates the maintenance of electronic records detailing traumatic events and adverse childhood experiences of students. The records are classified into three tiers, with varying levels of access granted to different parties, including parents, guardians, and school officials. Confidentiality is strictly enforced, with unauthorized disclosure of records being a misdemeanor.