Posted: | January 11, 2023 10:35 AM |
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From: | Senator Steven J. Santarsiero |
To: | All Senate members |
Subject: | Eating Disorder Parental Education |
Eating disorders are real, complex and devastating conditions that can have severe consequences on all aspects of a person’s health. Children ages 12 and under, girls especially, can begin to express dissatisfaction with their bodies and a fear of gaining weight. These serious conditions are not a fad, phase or lifestyle choice, but instead are potentially life-threatening conditions that impact an estimated 500,000 Pennsylvanians. In an effort to bring awareness of the devastating mental and physical effects of eating disorders, I plan to introduce legislation requiring schools to annually provide educational information to parents with children in 6th-12th grades. Additionally, my legislation will:
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Introduced as SB623