An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in Grow Pennsylvania Scholarship Grant Program, further providing for definitions.
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Overview
This bill clarifies the definitions of "approved course of study" and "in-demand occupation" within the Grow Pennsylvania Scholarship Grant Program. It specifically expands the list of approved courses to include programs in agriculture, computer science, criminal justice, business, education, special education, STEM education, engineering, nursing, allied health, sign language interpretation and translation, and trades. The bill also defines ‘in-demand occupation’ as a job requiring a high level of skill and offering family-sustaining wages.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘approved course of study’ to include specific fields like agriculture, computer science, and nursing.
- Defines ‘in-demand occupation’ as a skilled job with family-sustaining wages.
- Expands the list of approved programs aligned with in-demand occupations.
- Includes sign language interpretation and translation as an in-demand occupation.
- Clarifies the meaning of these terms within the existing Grow Pennsylvania Scholarship Grant Program.
Who is affected
- Students seeking scholarships
- Institutions of higher education
- Employers in Pennsylvania
- The Pennsylvania Department of Education
Notable changes
- Updates the definitions of ‘approved course of study’ and ‘in-demand occupation’.
- Adds specific fields to the list of approved courses of study.
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