Pennsylvania HB2485: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school safety and security, providing for trauma-informed records program; and imposing a penalty.

What the bill says

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 trauma-informed records program; and imposing a penalty.

From the introduced text, May 6, 2026:

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 trauma-informed records program; and imposing a penalty. 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 1306.3-B. Trauma-informed records program. (a) Trauma-informed records program establishment and records maintenance.--A school entity that participates in the School Safety and Security Grant Program established under section 1306-B may establish a trauma-informed records program. If a school entity opts to establish a trauma-informed records program, the school entity shall maintain electronic records, overseen by a mental health professional, in a format developed by the department that includes information relating to traumatic events and adverse childhood experiences of a student, including: (1) Information provided by a county or law enforcement agency regarding a student. (2) Information provided by a family-authorized medical provider regarding a student. (3) Information concerning in-school incidents regarding a student that would prompt a call to a law enforcement agency, behavioral health unit, mobile crisis unit, school safety program or student support service such as a student …

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Sponsors

• Napoleon Nelson (D, 154) · primary sponsor
• Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
• Manuel Guzman (D, 127)
• Nikki Rivera (D, 96)
• Keith Harris (D, 195)
• Melissa Cerrato (D, 151)
• Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
• Roni Green (D, 190)

Latest actions

1. May 6, 2026: Referred to EDUCATION, May 6, 2026

Common questions

What is HB2485?

HB2485 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school safety and security, providing for trauma-informed records program; and imposing a penalty.

What does HB2485 do?

In its own words: 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 trauma-informed records program; and imposing a penalty.

What is the status of HB2485?

In committee as of May 6, 2026. Latest action: Referred to EDUCATION, May 6, 2026 (May 6, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2485?

Napoleon Nelson (D, 154), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2485?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2485