Pennsylvania HB2787: 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 prohibition of artificial intelligence for school-based mental health and counseling.

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 prohibition of artificial intelligence for school-based mental health and counseling.

From the introduced text, September 24, 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 prohibition of artificial intelligence for school-based mental health and counseling. 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 1323-B. P rohibition of artificial intelligence for school-based mental health and counseling. (a) Prohibition.--Except as otherwise provided in this section, a school entity may not utilize artificial intelligence, artificial intelligence chatbots or generative artificial intelligence, including synthetic content, to provide a service or experience to a student that would constitute the practice of a school-based mental health professional. (b) Certain limitations on contract.-- An artificial intelligence supplier shall not enter into a contract with a school entity to provide an artificial intelligence system, artificial intelligence technology or any generative artificial intelligence, including synthetic content, that is programmed to provide a service or experience to a student that would constitute the practice of a school-based mental health professional. (c) Prohibited uses.--A school entity may not use or provide the use of an artificial intelligence mental health system …

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Sponsors

• Melissa Shusterman (D, 157) · primary sponsor
• Christopher Pielli (D, 156)
• Joseph Webster (D, 150)
• Lisa Borowski (D, 168)
• Inglis III, John C. (D, 38)
• Hanbidge, Liz (D, 61)
• Carol Hill-Evans (D, 95)
• Benjamin Sanchez (D, 153)
• Peter Schweyer (D, 134)
• Benjamin Waxman (D, 182)
• Dan Williams (D, 74)

Latest actions

1. October 6, 2026: Laid on the table, Oct. 6, 2026
2. October 6, 2026: First consideration, Oct. 6, 2026
3. October 6, 2026: Reported as committed, Oct. 6, 2026
4. September 24, 2026: Referred to EDUCATION, Sept. 24, 2026

Votes

• House Education: Report Bill As Committed (October 6, 2026): 26 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB2787?

HB2787 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 prohibition of artificial intelligence for school-based mental health and counseling.

What does HB2787 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 prohibition of artificial intelligence for school-based mental health and counseling.

What is the status of HB2787?

In committee as of October 6, 2026. Latest action: Laid on the table, Oct. 6, 2026 (October 6, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2787?

Melissa Shusterman (D, 157), with 10 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2787?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2787