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The inclusion of eating disorder education is part of PA’s 2026-27 state budget that was signed on July 12th by the governor. Parents will now have more resources on childhood eating disorders under the new provision.
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Schools in Pennsylvania will be required to annually provide educational information to parents with children in 6th-12th grades about eating disorders and resources to help overcome them.
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It will give parents the tools to help prevent eating disorders, recognize the signs earlier, and connect their children with the resources and support they need for recovery.
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The PA Department of Education will, in conjunction with the PA Department of Health, develop an advisory committee, which will develop guidelines for providing parent educational information regarding eating disorders.
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Crestwood School District will provide families with updated information online regarding eating disorder education once provided by PDE and PDH.
