House Hears Feedback On Student Mental Health Bills
Harrisburg witnesses including social workers counselors and psychologists urge early intervention as four bills aim to boost school mental health services. The key measure School Counseling Services Act would require schools to craft a counseling plan and ensure counselors spend at least 80 percent of their time with students. The package also covers high school coach mental health training three excused absences without a doctor note and hotlines with student ID card integration. The Education Committee plans afternoon votes before sending bills to the House floor.
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District limits cell phones in New Castle schools
The New Castle Area School District bans cell phones in classrooms and on school grounds except in lockers. Superintendent Dr Gregg Paladino led the 8-0 board vote with member Pat Amabile absent, revising the policy on non district owned electronic devices to enforce the new directive.
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New Castle relaxes dress code policy
The New Castle Area School District board voted 8-0 to relax dress code rules. Students may wear blue jeans and any color now, removing the previous requirement for specific color choices. Changes take effect at the start of the new semester. Superintendent Dr. Gregg Paladino cited affordability and practicality, noting jeans are acceptable if not ripped and fit properly.
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Five gun control bills win committee approval in Pa House
In Harrisburg, the Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee advanced five firearm measures toward a possible floor vote. The 14-11 party-line margins show Democrats backing tighter controls, including a proposed assault weapons ban, while Republicans opposed the package. If approved, the bills move to a Republican-led Senate amid current partisan dynamics.
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Tree of Life demolition begins in Pittsburgh
Demolition started at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, site of the 2018 anti Semitic attack that killed 11 people. Crews work slowly on the exterior as plans to reimagine the building honor the victims.
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