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PS 247

Para añadir un nuevo sub-inciso 65 al inciso (b) del Artículo 2.04 de la Ley Núm. 85-2018, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley de Reforma Educativa de Puerto Rico”, a los fines de imponer la obligación al Secretario de Educación de incluir en el currículo del Programa de Salud Escolar actividades escolares, proyectos y módulos que les orienten con respecto a las condiciones de salud o trastornos del desarrollo que podrían afectar su aprendizaje, como lo son las enfermedades crónicas, entre otras.

2025-2028 Session

The bill would require the Education Secretary to add health education modules about conditions and disorders that affect learning into the School Health Program curriculum.

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Bill Summary · PS 247

Summary of Bill PS 247

Overview

Bill PS 247 proposes to add a new sub-item (65) to sub-section (b) of Article 2.04 of Law No. 85-2018, known as the “Ley de Reforma Educativa de Puerto Rico.” The core aim is to require the Secretary of Education to incorporate school health content into the School Health Program curriculum. Specifically, the bill would mandate activities, projects, and modules that educate students about health conditions or developmental disorders that could affect learning, including chronic illnesses and related issues.

Purpose and Intent

  • To enhance student awareness and understanding of health-related factors that can influence academic performance.
  • To ensure that health education is integrated into the School Health Program and reaches students through structured classroom activities and projects.
  • To address conditions or disorders that may impact learning, with emphasis on chronic diseases among other health considerations.

Key Provisions

  • Create/add sub-inciso 65 to inc. (b) of Art. 2.04 of Law No. 85-2018 (Ley de Reforma Educativa de Puerto Rico).
  • The Secretary of Education must include in the Curriculum of the School Health Program:
    • Activities
    • Projects
    • Modules
  • Content focus areas include health conditions or developmental disorders that could affect learning (e.g., chronic illnesses), with the phrase “among others” indicating potential additional topics to be determined or expanded.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Primary Beneficiary: Puerto Rico students enrolled in the public school system, who would receive updated health-related educational content.
  • Implementing Authority: Secretary of Education, responsible for integrating the new sub-item into the School Health Program curriculum.
  • Potential Impacts: Curriculum development requirements for school districts, potential training needs for educators, and alignment with existing health and special education initiatives.

Implementation and Timelines

  • Effective date: Not specified in the provided text; subject to enactment of the law and any regulatory guidance.
  • Administrative process: If enacted, the Department of Education would develop and/or modify curriculum materials and oversee implementation within the School Health Program.

Legislative History (as of provided information)

  • Introduced: January 13, 2025.
  • Senate actions:
    • January 16, 2025: Appeared in First Reading in the Senate.
    • January 16, 2025: Referred to Senate committees.
  • Later actions:
    • May 8, 2025: Withdrawn by its author (Retirada por su Autor).

Notes and Considerations

  • The bill’s language indicates a broad scope, covering various health conditions and developmental disorders that could affect learning; details for specificity (e.g., exact topics, grade levels, assessment criteria) would likely be addressed during committee/administrative rulemaking if the bill progresses.
  • With the withdrawal by the author, the bill’s trajectory would depend on future sponsorship or reintroduction.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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