An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in duties and powers of boards of school directors, providing for suicide prevention hotline telephone number on student identification card; and, in school safety and security, further providing for school safety and security coordinator.

Summary

HB 2761 updates Pennsylvania’s Public School Code to modify the duties and powers of school boards, require that every student ID card list a suicide‑prevention hotline number, and create a school safety and security coordinator position. The changes would affect school districts, students and staff by giving clearer safety responsibilities and immediate access to crisis help. The measure aims to boost student wellbeing and overall school security.

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