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, 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.
What changed between versions
Changed the list of sponsors to include Representative Webster and removed Representative Hill-Evans.
Expanded the list of prior printer's numbers to include 1882.
Added a new provision requiring schools to provide physical education aligned with state academic standards.
Clarified that height and weight measurements must be used to track growth patterns under specific state regulations.
Changed the exemption request language to specify that only a 'legal guardian' (not just a parent) can request an exemption from height and weight measurements.
Added a new subsection allowing the calculation of Body Mass Index (BMI) solely for reporting purposes, provided student confidentiality is maintained.
Prohibited the calculation of BMI in physical education instruction to protect student privacy.
Added the Secretary of Human Services as a recipient of the annual child wellness plan.
Added a requirement for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) education component to the wellness plan.
Added a new section requiring the Board of School Directors to establish a physical education curriculum aligned with state standards.
Updated the bill's status to reflect amendments made on June 10, 2025, during second consideration.
Updated the deadline for submitting the child wellness plan to May 1, 2025, and annually thereafter, replacing the old 2007 dates.