A Resolution designating the week of February 23 through March 1, 2026, as "Eating Disorders Awareness Week" in Pennsylvania.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Amanda Cappelletti and 11 co-sponsors

Designates February 23–March 1, 2026, as Eating Disorders Awareness Week in Pennsylvania to promote awareness and education, with no new programs or funding.

Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations

Summary of SR 248 (2025-2026) – Designating Eating Disorders Awareness Week in Pennsylvania

Note: This summary focuses on the bill’s stated purpose and context. The provided text of SR 248 appears to center on historical context of Keystone Exams, with an initial framing about Eating Disorders Awareness Week in the title. The action history and sponsor list are included for completeness.

1) Purpose and Intent

Primary aim: Designate a specific week, February 23 through March 1, 2026, in Pennsylvania as “Eating Disorders Awareness Week.”

The resolution’s intent is to raise public awareness about eating disorders, promote education on prevention, and recognize efforts by individuals and organizations addressing eating disorders in the Commonwealth.

The measure is informational and commemorative in nature, rather than creating new duties, funding, or regulatory requirements.

2) Key Provisions and Changes

Provisions to be enacted:

Official designation of February 23–March 1, 2026 as Eating Disorders Awareness Week in Pennsylvania.
Recognition of the importance of awareness, prevention, early identification, and access to resources for those affected by eating disorders.

No new statutory mandates (e.g., no reporting requirements, funding allocations, or state program creation) appear in the text provided.

The bill includes contextual preambles describing the history of Pennsylvania’s Keystone Exams; however, these paragraphs do not appear to be operative provisions changing policy or practice related to Keystone Exams.

3) Affected Entities

General public in Pennsylvania, with emphasis on awareness and education about eating disorders.

Schools, community organizations, healthcare providers, and state agencies involved in public health and education may acknowledge and participate in the awareness week activities.

No direct regulatory or funding impact on schools or departments is stated.

4) Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Status: Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations on March 20, 2026.

Designation period: The week specified (February 23 through March 1, 2026) is the designated Eating Disorders Awareness Week.

Legislative trajectory: As a concurrent or joint resolution (typical for memorials and designations), passage would acknowledge the week without creating new law or expenditure obligations; often such resolutions are adopted to show ceremonial support.

5) Contextual Notes

The bill text provided contains extensive historical references to the Keystone Exams and related education policy (Acts 1 of 2016 and 55 of 2017) that appear to be background material rather than operative changes tied to this resolution.

The co-sponsors include a diverse group of Pennsylvania legislators, indicating broad bipartisan engagement for the recognition.

Bottom-line

SR 248 designates February 23–March 1, 2026, as Eating Disorders Awareness Week in Pennsylvania. It is a ceremonial resolution aimed at promoting awareness and education about eating disorders, with no noted creation of new programs, funding, or regulatory requirements. The measure progressed to Rules & Executive Nominations for consideration.