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PA · SB1039CMTE · 13 COSPONSORS

In student supports, further providing for definitions and for student supports and providing for the Pennsylvania Mental Health First Aid Training Program; and, in school safety and security, further providing for the School Safety and Security Grant Program.

Where it is in the process
Plain-English Summary

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in student supports, further providing for definitions and for student supports and providing for the Pennsylvania Mental Health First Aid Training Program; and, in school safety and security, further providing for the School Safety and Security Grant Program.

Source: OpenStates · fetched October 15, 2025

Who it affects
Student / education borrower

Students will benefit from the establishment of the Pennsylvania Mental Health First Aid Training Program, which aims to improve mental health support within schools.

Mental health service userindirect

The bill's focus on mental health first aid training in schools may indirectly benefit individuals with mental health conditions by increasing awareness and support within educational settings.

AI-extracted
Who This AffectsAI analysis
  • Student / education borrowerdirectModerate impactHigh certainty

    Students will benefit from the establishment of the Pennsylvania Mental Health First Aid Training Program, which aims to improve mental health support within schools.

    providing for the Pennsylvania Mental Health First Aid Training Program· student supports
  • Mental health service userindirectModerate impactMedium certainty

    The bill's focus on mental health first aid training in schools may indirectly benefit individuals with mental health conditions by increasing awareness and support within educational settings.

    providing for the Pennsylvania Mental Health First Aid Training Program· student supports
What the Bill Does
  • Establishes the Pennsylvania Mental Health First Aid Training Program.
  • Amends definitions and provisions related to student supports in public schools.
  • Further provides for the School Safety and Security Grant Program.
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