Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session

Pennsylvania House Bill HB2285

Introduced
3/12/26  

Caption

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.

Impact

The implementation of HB 2285 is expected to enhance the financial framework for health services in schools, potentially improving the quality and availability of health support for students. By addressing reimbursement processes, the bill seeks to alleviate funding pressures on school districts, allowing them to allocate resources more effectively towards health services. This could lead to better health outcomes among students, particularly in vulnerable communities where access to healthcare is critical.

Summary

House Bill 2285 revisits the regulations governing health services provided in schools. The bill emphasizes further provisions regarding state reimbursement practices for health services administered in educational institutions. This reform aims to clarify the reimbursement process between the Commonwealth and participating school districts, ensuring that schools have a streamlined approach to accessing necessary funds for health service delivery.

Contention

While there are no publicly claimed detrimental points of contention around HB 2285 noted in the available documents, the primary focus centers on the adequacy of state funding for school health services. Some stakeholders may express concerns regarding the sufficiency of the reimbursement rates set by the state, which could impact the actual implementation of health services in schools. As the bill moves through legislative processes, discussions related to the financial implications for both the state and school districts may arise.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

PA HB840

In reimbursements by Commonwealth and between school districts, further providing for Targeted Industry Cluster Certificate Scholarship Program.

PA HB2307

In reimbursements by Commonwealth and between school districts, further providing for extraordinary special education program expenses.

PA HB1326

In pupils and attendance, further providing for computation of distances; and, in reimbursements by Commonwealth and between school districts, providing for pupil transportation data.

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 SB720

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

PA HB1045

In school health services, further providing for seizure recognition and related first aid training.

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.

PA SB999

In school health services, further providing for seizure recognition and related first aid training.

PA HB681

In school health services, further providing for health services, for reports and for interagency coordinating council for child health, nutrition and physical education; and, in terms and courses of study, further providing for physical education.

PA HB2025

In reimbursements by Commonwealth and between school districts, providing for reimbursements for borrowing costs during budget impasse; and establishing the School District Impasse Recovery Fund.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.