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PA SB1039
Bill
Status
10/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Patty Kim
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Pennsylvania Mental Health First Aid Training Program to train school-wide staff (including employees, contractors, volunteers, and security personnel) to recognize and respond to indicators of mental distress and suicidal ideation in students
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Requires the Department of Education to develop a model policy by January 1, 2026, and offer free training to school entities and nonpublic schools at least twice per school year
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Participation is voluntary for schools, but those offering training must adopt policies covering recognition of mental distress, appropriate intervention techniques, incident reporting procedures, and certification tracking
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Allows school staff to count up to 4 hours of mental health training toward continuing education requirements every 5 years, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year
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Adds mental health staff training programs to the list of eligible purposes for School Safety and Security Grant Program funding
Legislative Description
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.
Last Action
Referred to Education
10/15/2025