SB 1271
An Act amending the act of June 30, 1987 (P.L.163, No.16), known as the Rural Pennsylvania Revitalization Act, in Center for Rural Pennsylvania, further providing for grants.
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Bill overview
This bill amends the Rural Pennsylvania Revitalization Act, specifically focusing on grants provided by the Center for Rural Pennsylvania. It changes the eligibility requirements for grant recipients to include qualified faculty members at institutions of higher education within the Commonwealth, such as State System of Higher Education schools and the University of Pittsburgh. The maximum grant amount has also been increased to $100,000.
Key provisions
- Grants are now limited to qualified faculty members at specific Pennsylvania higher education institutions.
- The maximum grant amount per recipient has been increased to $100,000.
- The bill clarifies the definition of ‘Institution of higher education’ to include a broader range of educational entities.
- It expands the list of eligible institutions to include private schools and foreign corporations approved to operate educational enterprises in Pennsylvania.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania Higher Education Institutions
- Faculty members at Pennsylvania colleges and universities
- The Center for Rural Pennsylvania
- Students potentially benefiting from increased grant funding
Notable changes
- Increased the maximum grant amount from $60,000 to $100,000.
- Expanded the list of eligible institutions for grant recipients to include a wider variety of private and foreign educational entities.
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