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House Resolution 9, sponsored by Chairman Cerisi, recognizes the volunteer service of local school directors. \"For those in this room who have served on school boards ... we would hear the worst of the community and also the best of the community,\" Chairman Cerisi said, urging members to reach out to local school boards and thank them for their service.

Several members concurred, noting the many unpaid hours school directors contribute. Representative O'Meara recalled beginning her own public service as a student representative on a school board and urged colleagues to take the resolution to their local districts. Representative Schlegel and others described the work as time-consuming and often thankless.

The resolution passed on a unanimous voice/roll call (26-0) and was reported from the House Education Committee as committed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Education Committee -- January 27, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The House Education Committee unanimously approved House Resolution 9, designating January 2025 as school director recognition month in Pennsylvania. Members thanked volunteer school board directors for their unpaid, time-consuming service.","taxTitle","Education, House of Representatives, Legislative, Pennsylvania","taxId",29235,"location","Pennsylvania","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6369599,"Committee backs bill directing health department to lead eating-disorder guidance for schools",298,1574000,1872000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2154416-ca1c6a349ea9abc5dbfea93dc9bb5cee&start=1574&end=1872","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2154416-ca1c6a349ea9abc5dbfea93dc9bb5cee/thumbnail_1574000.jpg","/articles/6369599/Pennsylvania/Committee-backs-bill-directing-health-department-to-lead-eating-disorder-guidance-for-schools","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6369599-36159cb6971b1ca41773b2651ece1a16/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180582&Signature=UhCcnX9MbWP4jqh~EO-Tpisxnn5amUv0kaJt5TwnqIMpcAeZ6t8JNEVNzUNqb8W9DDkCgh~0~~Ij7kKhZSJtkySTYzSehsTdyCsB~Gc89ONog~887OrkBFk7hMo07CIGQjfk4QyGtGxZqk1cGXdE8W2soU9Lt1jLRhL1NdTvKVxf6m~6E8-wglTQXUeJ8wcHExbqI2AzVdGIyH6BsPO4pNBUWQVuntadsSdia0QZyD58Dio4gzk49paHDWvFijDxMirUeTyCiYwnlrXPYdpuZuX8tn~I6c8Wzrg5i5voDg6XZIxHRl5fEu2fcYtzJzrFN~LnXxY-foGdZsdhG4ZwaA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House Education Committee approved House Bill 190 as amended, reporting the bill out of committee by roll call (18-8).

House Bill 190, sponsored in committee by Representative Ortitai, would add a section to the school code requiring the Department of Education together with the Department of Health to develop educational information and recommendations on eating-disorder awareness for parents, guardians and key school personnel. \"We've been working on this now for about 5 years,\" Representative Ortitai said, arguing schools are a natural place for parents to start when seeking information.

Members considered amendment A0006, offered by Representative Curry, which designated the Department of Health as the lead agency rather than the Department of Education. Representative Carson urged support for the amendment, saying, \"The Department of Health will be better prepared to develop the guidelines and materials regarding eating disorders, which the Department of Education can then disseminate.\" The committee approved the amendment on a roll call, 21-5.

After adopting the amendment, the committee voted on the bill as amended. The clerk read the roll: the yeas were 18 and the nays were 8; the committee reported House Bill 190 as amended.

The sponsor and members said the proposal aims to ensure consistent, researched guidance reaches schools and families, and to form a task force to advise on appropriate materials and dissemination. Members noted the bill had been considered in prior sessions and that supporters and educators had worked on the measure over several years.","House Bill 190, revised in committee to make the Department of Health lead agency, passed the House Education Committee after an amendment (21-5) and final vote (18-8). The bill directs state agencies to develop information and recommendations on eating-disorder awareness for parents, guardians and key school personnel.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6369605,"Committee approves bill letting intermediate units buy and own buildings",1097,453000,1550000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2154416-ca1c6a349ea9abc5dbfea93dc9bb5cee&start=453&end=1550","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2154416-ca1c6a349ea9abc5dbfea93dc9bb5cee/thumbnail_453000.jpg","/articles/6369605/Pennsylvania/Committee-approves-bill-letting-intermediate-units-buy-and-own-buildings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6369605-50b06e87508890673d1bb3e1ef6e5bd5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180582&Signature=Cg09njyr-dxH1hkLGst-8jRHnNplyfyDTkNwLRjxIpTOUpjJVKuSKUh2s-IeqwO3EOw1YImuZn3Az-zws~g4bo4tTdsbRDk-BnL5rVqQmxlYnUiWOa8fbVBfNGGRJvmGZrXNY-b44v7lha7F0eRg-8Msp9gjDLobBkOMLkPCSA2IvBadV1diW~oD4LcTJUaFeMN7Vh0wi5jMIEzJ338hhUYi7b~kfwcAhgK8~fD4tGi2RUP3KXMJ4a-tGnHIWe208Kg3pXPPt0GM~NkLgV1w5NY97KzlXxY9WZUKhnni4oAIJ0S4txFS6opmWxk0GGmqg8fdFBeJF78hnya3sts6UQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The House Education Committee approved House Bill 201 on a roll-call vote, reporting the measure out of committee 20-6.

House Bill 201, sponsored in committee by Representative Cerisi, would permit intermediate units (IUs) to purchase and own land and buildings used for instructional programs. \"House bill 201 ... permits intermediate units purchase and own land and buildings for instructional use,\" Kate Krueger, the committee executive director, explained to members.

Supporters said local ownership can reduce long-term rental costs and allow IUs to design spaces tailored to students with specialized needs. \"It allows them to buy buildings to save taxpayer money where they're renting it, design it for the needs that they have,\" Representative Cerisi said, describing examples from Bucks County and other districts.

Opponents urged caution, citing maintenance and long-term taxpayer costs. Representative McKenzie said, \"We have already so many schools and buildings that have lead pipes that need repair. They have roof issues. They have mold ... If you can't afford to maintain your primary residence, you should not be going out and buying additional real estate.\" Representative Schlegel asked about the risk if IUs later no longer need owned space and how difficult resale might be.

Committee members also noted existing local and board-level safeguards. Representative Cooper pointed to the vetting process, saying the preapproval process remains in place and that any purchase would require local approval.

After debate the committee voted. The roll call recorded 20 yeas and 6 nays; the clerk announced, \"house bill 201 passes.\" The bill was reported from the Education Committee as committed.

The discussion included requests for further review from members who wanted a hearing and more detail about long-term maintenance costs and contingencies for unused buildings. The committee record shows no amendment to the bill during the meeting.","The House Education Committee voted 20-6 to report House Bill 201, which would permit intermediate units to purchase and own land and buildings for instructional use. Supporters said local ownership can save rental costs and allow customized instructional space; critics warned of long-term maintenance costs and resale risk.","actionData","errors"]

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Committee adopts resolution designating January 2025 as School Director Recognition Month

Committee backs bill directing health department to lead eating-disorder guidance for schools

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