PRINTER'S NO. 1942
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No.
1713
Session of
2021
INTRODUCED BY CIRESI, KINSEY, DRISCOLL, LONGIETTI, MALAGARI,
SANCHEZ, HOHENSTEIN AND DELLOSO, JULY 8, 2021
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, JULY 8, 2021
AN ACT
Amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), entitled "An
act relating to the public school system, including certain
provisions applicable as well to private and parochial
schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the
laws relating thereto," in school safety and security,
providing for COVID-19 pandemic trauma-informed education
grants for 2021-2022 school year.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. The act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known
as the Public School Code of 1949, is amended by adding a
section to read:
Section 1314-B. COVID-19 pandemic trauma-informed education
grants for 2021-2022 school year.
(a) Legislative findings.--The General Assembly finds and
declares as follows:
(1) The COVID-19 pandemic inflicted trauma on many
students.
(2) It is necessary to provide instruction and mental
and behavioral health supports through trauma-informed
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