HB 2487
An Act amending Title 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in child protective services, providing for information for school districts.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
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Bill overview
This bill requires Pennsylvania’s child protective services to notify school districts – specifically the principal, a school guidance counselor, or a designated mental health professional – when a student has experienced a traumatic event. The department will create guidelines for how county agencies should share this information, ensuring schools are aware of students who may need additional support due to trauma. The bill aims to improve support for students who have been through difficult experiences by connecting them with resources at their schools.
Key provisions
- The Department of Human Services will develop regulations for notifying schools about students experiencing trauma.
- School officials (principal, counselor, or mental health professional) will be informed when a student has been involved in a traumatic event.
- The county agency must notify the school through written or electronic communication.
- Confidential student information will not be directly shared.
- The definition of ‘traumatic event’ is tied to the definition under the Public School Code of 1949.
Who is affected
- Students
- School Districts
- School Principals
- School Guidance Counselors
- Mental Health Professionals
Notable changes
- Establishes a formal process for notifying schools about students experiencing trauma.
- Requires the Department of Human Services to create specific guidelines for sharing information.
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Primary sponsor
Napoleon J. Nelson
Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
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