Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session

Pennsylvania House Bill HB2267

Introduced
3/9/26  

Caption

In school health services, providing for possession and use of prescribed pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy.

Impact

If enacted, this legislation would significantly impact established practices within school health services across the state. It would mandate schools to have protocols for the possession and administration of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy, ensuring that students have the necessary resources for managing their conditions. This change could lead to improved health outcomes for affected students, promoting their overall academic success and integration into school life.

Summary

House Bill 2267 aims to facilitate better health support for students by allowing for the possession and use of prescribed pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy within school health services. The bill focuses on ensuring that students who require this essential medication can manage their health needs effectively while attending school. By formalizing guidelines for the use of this therapy, the bill intends to enhance the care and wellbeing of students who suffer from conditions requiring such treatments.

Contention

The discussions surrounding HB 2267 may bring up points of contention relating to the broader implications for school health policies. While many may support the bill on the grounds of improving student health, concerns could arise regarding the responsibilities placed on schools and potential financial implications associated with implementing these health services. Stakeholders may debate how to effectively train school staff to administer this therapy and manage related health needs, raising questions about resource allocation and school funding.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

PA HB1447

In school health services, further providing for possession and use of asthma inhalers and epinephrine auto-injectors and providing for school administration of adrenal insufficiency medication.

PA HB803

In school health services, providing for maintenance and use of opioid antagonists.

PA HB1043

In school health services, further providing for definitions, for possession and use of asthma inhalers and epinephrine auto-injectors, for school access to emergency epinephrine and for administration of epinephrine auto-injectors by school bus drivers and school crossing guards.

PA HB2117

In school health services, further providing for definitions, for possession and use of asthma inhalers and epinephrine auto-injectors, for school access to emergency epinephrine and for administration of epinephrine auto-injectors by school bus drivers and school crossing guards.

PA SB1054

In school health services, providing for use and maintenance of opioid antagonists.

PA HB2285

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.

PA HB1376

In school health services, providing for school-based health centers.

PA HB1078

In school health services, further providing for health services and for vision screening and examinations, providing for eye health examinations and further providing for examinations by examiners of own choice.

PA HB1706

In school health services, providing for student mental health awareness.

PA HB192

In intermediate units, repealing provisions relating to psychological services; in professional employees, further providing for definitions and providing for school social workers; and, in school health services, further providing for health services and providing for school counselors, school psychologists, school social workers and school nurses.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.