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, providing for face covering or mask mandate opt out.
HB 94 amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code to allow parents or guardians of school-aged children to opt their child out of school-imposed face covering or mask requirements. This applies when masks are required due to health department mandates (like those under the Disease Prevention and Control Law) or school board policies. Schools must provide a simple online opt-out form without requiring an excuse and must prohibit discrimination against students who opt out, including exclusion from activities or locations. The bill directly affects parents, guardians, and schools in Pennsylvania, changing how mask mandates are implemented in educational settings.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025
Last action Jan 14, 2025
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Jan 14, 2025
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Referred to Health
lower
1 primary · 15 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Stephanie Borowicz
RRepublican
Co
Aaron Bernstine
RRepublican
Co
Brian Smith
RRepublican
Co
Charity Krupa
RRepublican
Co
Craig Staats
RRepublican
Co
Dane Watro
RRepublican
Co
Dave Zimmerman
RRepublican
Co
Jake Banta
RRepublican
Co
Joe Hamm
RRepublican
Co
Jonathan Fritz
RRepublican
Co
Marla Brown
RRepublican
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