SB 1380
An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in institutions of higher education, establishing the PA WORKS Scholarship Grant Program and the trade career-incentive tax credit.
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Bill overview
This bill creates two new programs to support Pennsylvania students pursuing careers in trade and higher education. The PA WORKS Scholarship Grant Program offers grants to students enrolled in approved courses of study at eligible institutions of higher education. Additionally, the bill establishes a trade career-incentive tax credit for businesses that hire graduates of these programs, encouraging them to remain in Pennsylvania. The program aims to address workforce needs by providing financial assistance and incentivizing employment within the state.
Key provisions
- Establishes the PA WORKS Scholarship Grant Program, offering grants to students in approved trade and higher education courses.
- Creates a trade career-incentive tax credit for businesses that hire graduates of the PA WORKS program.
- Defines key terms related to the scholarship program, including ‘approved course of study’ and ‘institution of higher education.’
- Sets eligibility criteria for scholarship recipients, including residency, enrollment in an approved program, and maintaining satisfactory academic progress.
- Requires scholarship recipients to commit to employment in Pennsylvania for a specified period after graduation.
- Establishes a process for awarding grants, prioritizing renewal applicants.
- Allows the agency to use donated money for scholarship awards.
- Requires grant recipients to reimburse the Commonwealth if they fail to meet employment requirements.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania residents pursuing higher education or trade careers
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Primary sponsor
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Anthony Williams
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