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PA HB252
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Stephenie Scialabba
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AI Summary
- Schools must obtain written parental consent before allowing students to access mental health services digital platforms, with at least 30 days advance written notice required before implementation
- Parents may withdraw consent in writing at any time, effective immediately, and schools must cease facilitating student access to the platform
- Parents have the right to be present with their child while using the platform on school premises and to access, review, refuse collection of, or delete personal information collected from their child
- Schools must provide consent/withdrawal forms in their offices and on their websites, with forms designed so withholding consent is not more difficult than granting it
- Parents have a private right of action against school governing boards if denied presence during platform use without documented good cause; the law takes effect in 60 days
Legislative Description
In school health services, providing for parental notification of implementation of mental health services digital platform by school entity.
Last Action
Referred to Education
1/22/2025
Committee Referrals
Education1/22/2025
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