HB 2525
An Act amending the act of July 18, 1974 (P.L.483, No.174), known as The Institutional Assistance Grants Act, repealing provisions relating to legislative findings; further providing for definitions, for institutional assistance grants and for assistance grant fund; and repealing provisions relating to appropriation.
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Bill overview
This bill amends the Institutional Assistance Grants Act, which provides grants to Pennsylvania State scholarship students attending independent colleges. It repeals sections regarding legislative findings, definitions, and appropriations. The bill updates the definitions of ‘assistance grant,’ ‘assistance grant fund,’ and ‘State-owned institutions,’ and clarifies how these grants are allocated and used by eligible institutions to supplement student tuition. It also establishes requirements for auditing and reporting on the use of these funds.
Key provisions
- Repeals provisions related to legislative findings and appropriations.
- Updates definitions of ‘assistance grant,’ ‘assistance grant fund,’ and ‘State-owned institutions.’
- Establishes a maximum assistance grant amount of $400.
- Specifies how assistance grants are allocated to eligible institutions to supplement student tuition.
- Requires eligible institutions to report on the use of assistance grant funds annually.
- Mandates an audit of assistance grant funds by the agency.
- Creates a publicly accessible website for reporting on assistance grant distribution and use.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania State Scholarship Students
- Independent Higher Education Institutions
- Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency
- Students attending higher education institutions
Notable changes
- Eliminates legislative findings regarding the importance of independent institutions.
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Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
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