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PA HB2285
Bill
Status
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Lisa Borowski
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AI Summary
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Reduces the maximum student-to-school-nurse ratio from 1,500 to 750 students per nurse and requires each school building to be assigned at least one school nurse
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Increases state health services reimbursement to school districts from $9.70 to $12.61 per student (based on average daily membership) beginning in school year 2026-2027
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Changes feminine hygiene product grants from discretionary ("may") to mandatory ("shall"), requiring the Department of Health to use up to $3,000,000 for grants to provide these products to students at no cost
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
In school health services, further providing for health services; and, in reimbursements by Commonwealth and between school districts, further providing for State reimbursement for health services.
Last Action
Referred to Education
3/12/2026