Pennsylvania SB1505: 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, October 26, 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

• Nicholas Miller (R, 14) · primary sponsor
• Jay Costa (D, 43)
• Christine Tartaglione (D, 2)
• Amanda Cappelletti (D, 17)
• Nickolas Pisciottano (D, 45)

Latest actions

1. October 26, 2026: Referred to EDUCATION, Oct. 26, 2026

Common questions

What is SB1505?

SB1505 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 SB1505 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 SB1505?

In committee as of October 26, 2026. Latest action: Referred to EDUCATION, Oct. 26, 2026 (October 26, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1505?

Nicholas Miller (R, 14), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB1505?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb1505