An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, 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.

Summary

The bill requires every school to have at least one nurse and caps each nurse’s workload at 750 students. It establishes a per‑student reimbursement rate for health services that rises to $12.61 starting in the 2026‑27 school year, and authorizes up to $3 million in grants for free feminine hygiene products, allocated proportionally to school enrollment. The measures aim to improve health support for students and ensure districts are funded for those services.

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