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PA SB256
PA SB256In community colleges, further providing for definitions, for powers and duties of State Board of Education and for degrees.
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Introduced
01/31/2023
01/31/2023
In Committee
01/31/2023
01/31/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), entitled "An act relating to the public school system, including certain provisions applicable as well to private and parochial schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the laws relating thereto," in community colleges, further providing for definitions, for powers and duties of State Board of Education and for degrees.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to further define "community colleges" as public colleges or technical institutes that can provide two-year or four-year postsecondary programs. It also expands the powers and duties of the State Board of Education to include setting policies and standards for community colleges, including requirements for degrees and diplomas. Additionally, the bill authorizes community college boards of trustees to offer a baccalaureate of science degree in nursing to students who have or are pursuing an associate's degree in nursing.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (11)
Frank Farry (R)*,
Lisa Baker (R),
Camera Bartolotta (R),
Maria Collett (D),
Jay Costa (D),
Jimmy Dillon (D),
Cris Dush (R),
Wayne Langerholc (R),
Tracy Pennycuick (R),
Steve Santarsiero (D),
Judy Ward (R),
Last Action
Referred to EDUCATION (on 01/31/2023)
Bill Topics
Education
- ‐ Higher Education
Health
- ‐ Health Manpower and Training
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2023&sind=0&body=S&type=B&bn=256 | 01/31/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billNbr=0256&pn=0219 | 01/31/2023 |
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