An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in higher education accountability and transparency, further providing for comparison tool; providing for Pennsylvania Promise Program; and establishing the Pennsylvania Promise Program Fund.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes the Pennsylvania Promise Program, aiming to improve college access and affordability for eligible students and adult learners. It creates a Pennsylvania Promise Program Fund and provides scholarships for tuition, fees, and room and board at institutions of higher education. The bill also includes a comparison tool to help students compare educational options and defines key terms related to the program, such as ‘eligible adult learner’ and ‘institution of higher education.’
Key provisions
- Establishes the Pennsylvania Promise Program Fund.
- Creates a scholarship for tuition and fees for eligible students attending institutions of higher education.
- Creates a scholarship for room and board for eligible students attending institutions of higher education.
- Defines key terms related to the program, including ‘eligible adult learner’ and ‘institution of higher education.’
- Provides for a comparison tool to assist students in selecting educational options.
- Includes provisions for adjusting income limits based on the Consumer Price Index.
- Requires the agency to provide an annual report detailing program effectiveness and recommendations.
- Establishes eligibility criteria for scholarships, including income limits and academic requirements.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania residents seeking higher education
- Students and adult learners
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