PennsylvaniaPennsylvania schools would be barred from using AI as counselors
Pennsylvania public schools would be barred from using AI to deliver student mental health services, while mental health staff could still use it for administrative support.
What it does
Covered public schools could not use AI for student mental health care, and suppliers could not contract to provide it. Staff could still use AI for administrative support under student privacy rules.
Argument forThe ban could reduce students’ exposure to AI systems presented as school counselors or substitutes for human professionals.
Argument againstThe ban could limit AI tools that help school professionals provide counseling, even when those professionals supervise their use.
More detail
Schools would be barred from using AI as a school mental health professional. Suppliers could not contract to provide systems programmed for that role. This covers Pennsylvania school districts, charter schools, career and technical schools, and intermediate units. Mental health staff could use AI for administrative support under federal student privacy rules. The restrictions would not override employee union agreements. The rules would take effect 60 days after enactment.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Oct 26Referred to EducationIntroduced
EducationMental HealthAI & Privacy