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    Student Assistance Program

    The Pennsylvania Student Assistance Program (SAP) is overseen by the PA Network for Student Assistance Services (PNSAS) Interagency Committee and Regional Coordinators' team; including representation from the PA Departments of Education, Drug and Alcohol Programs and Human Services.

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    The Pennsylvania Student Assistance Program (SAP) is a systematic team process used to mobilize school resources to remove barriers to learning. SAP is designed to assist in identifying issues including alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and mental health issues which pose a barrier to a student’s success.

    The primary goal of the Student Assistance Program is to help students overcome these barriers so that they may achieve, advance, and remain in school. While Student Assistance Programs exist in other areas of the country, the structure and operation of the program in Pennsylvania is a unique expression of an integrated model serving the needs of Pennsylvania families and students. ​

    Resources

    Student Assistance Program (SAP) Liaison Handbook

    The Student Assistance Program (SAP) Liaison Handbook outlines important resources and information for new or existing SAP liaisons. It also includes important tasks that may need to be completed throughout the year.

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