HB 94
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 face covering or mask mandate opt out.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Bill overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s Public School Code to allow parents or legal guardians to opt their children out of school mask mandates. These mandates can stem from recommendations or requirements issued by the Secretary of Health or a local health board. Schools must provide a form for parents to submit this opt-out request, and students who opt out will not be subject to harassment or discriminatory treatment.
Key provisions
- Parents can opt their children out of school mask mandates.
- Opt-outs can be based on recommendations from the Secretary of Health or local health boards.
- Schools must provide a form for parents to submit opt-out requests.
- Opt-out students are protected from harassment or discriminatory treatment.
- The definition of ‘face covering or mask’ is included, specifying acceptable materials.
- The bill clarifies that the school board can also issue mask mandates.
Who is affected
- Parents/Legal Guardians of school-aged children
- School districts in Pennsylvania
- Students attending Pennsylvania schools
- The Secretary of Health
- Local Boards of Health
Notable changes
- Provides a mechanism for parents to formally opt their children out of school mask mandates.
- Specifies that opt-outs can be based on recommendations from the Secretary of Health or local health boards.
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