Mental Health in Schools

State Rep. Nick Pisciottano is hosting a House Democratic Policy Committee hearing on mental health in high schools. 

The hearing was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 3. The full hearing can be viewed below. 

 

HEARING DETAILS

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Virtual Hearing: Mental Health in Schools

(February 16, 2021)

Rep. Nick Pisciottano - Mental Health in Schools Read more

 

IN THE NEWS 

Pisciottano chairs roundtable discussion on improving mental health for high school students

(March 3, 2021)

Strengthening teachers and support staff was a natural part of the discussion that highlighted how the pandemic has exacerbated existing systemic issues with providing services to students, teachers and staff. Read more

 

Mental health of students the focus of Wednesday’s virtual House Democratic Policy Committee hearing

(March 2, 2021)

HARRISBURG, March 2 – State House Rep. Nick Pisciottano, D-Allegheny, will host a virtual hearing to discuss the mental health of students during the current pandemic. The hearing will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 3. To view, the media and public can tune in to www.pahouse.com/policycommittee or the committee’s Facebook page -- @PADemPolicy. Media inquiries may be submitted via email to policy@pahouse.net . Pisciottano will be joined by committee Chairman Ryan Bizzarro and Democratic Policy Committee members to focus on the mental health of our high school students, notably during the current pandemic. This meeting is part of a weekly series focused on education, ensuring a quality education for all Pennsylvania children. Read more

 
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Hearing examines student issues brought on by remote learning

(March 8, 2021)

State Rep. Nick Pisciottano, D-West Mifflin, last week heard from school leaders and counselors, mental health professionals and others who say the pandemic and remote learning have impacted the mental health of students. Read more

 
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Hearing examines student issues brought on by remote learning

(March 8, 2021)

State Rep. Nick Pisciottano, D-West Mifflin, last week heard from school leaders and counselors, mental health professionals and others who say the pandemic and remote learning have impacted the mental health of students. Read more

 
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Pisciottano chairs roundtable discussion on improving mental health for high school students

(March 3, 2021)

HARRISBURG, March 3 – State Rep. Nick Pisciottano, D-Allegheny, brought together school professionals, mental health advocates, human services professionals and legislators for a discussion on how resources can be allocated to better serve Pennsylvania students, during a PA House Democratic Policy Committee hearing today. Read more

 

AGENDA + TESTIMONY

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Mental Health in High Schools - Testimony

(March 3, 2021)

Testimony from 3/3/21 House Democratic Policy Committee hearing on Mental Health in High Schools hosted by state Rep. Nick Pisciottano Read more