Eating Disorders
Eating Disorder Awareness – Pennsylvania Act 20
Section 1426 of the Pennsylvania Public School Code requires school entities to annually make available state-developed educational information and materials regarding eating disorder awareness and education for students in grades 6–12, parents/guardians, and key school personnel.
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and Pennsylvania Department of Health (PA DOH) are responsible for developing and distributing these educational materials. The state-developed materials will address eating disorder prevention, warning signs, risk factors, and available resources.
Official Pennsylvania Resources
Additional Eating Disorder Resources
The following resources are provided for informational and educational purposes. These supplemental resources are not a substitute for professional medical or behavioral health care or for the official materials developed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Getting Help
This page is maintained in accordance with Section 1426 of the Pennsylvania Public School Code regarding Eating Disorder Awareness and Education. Last reviewed/updated: 09/30/2026