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PA HR64
PA HR64Designating the month of April 2025 as "Community College Month" in Pennsylvania in recognition of the important role that community colleges play in the education system and economy of this Commonwealth.
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Introduced
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
In Committee
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
04/24/2025
04/24/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/24/2025
04/24/2025
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A Resolution designating the month of April 2025 as "Community College Month" in Pennsylvania in recognition of the important role that community colleges play in the education system and economy of this Commonwealth.
AI Summary
This resolution designates April 2025 as "Community College Month" in Pennsylvania, highlighting the critical importance of community colleges in the state's educational and economic landscape. The resolution notes several key points about community colleges, including that Pennsylvania ranks 48th in higher education affordability, and community colleges serve as a crucial affordable education option for over 245,000 students. These institutions predominantly serve low-income and minority students, with 46% of students coming from underrepresented groups, and they play a significant role in workforce development by partnering with over 2,000 employers to provide training for nearly 89,000 individuals. The resolution emphasizes that community colleges offer career-focused degrees aligned with high-priority occupations like nursing and computer technology, and they provide essential training for first responders and workers in high-demand fields such as truck driving and mechanics. By designating a specific month to recognize these contributions, the resolution aims to draw attention to the valuable role community colleges play in providing accessible, affordable, and practical higher education and job training in Pennsylvania.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (47)
Mary Isaacson (D)*,
Lisa Borowski (D),
Tim Brennan (D),
Danilo Burgos (D),
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Missy Cerrato (D),
Joe Ciresi (D),
Scott Conklin (D),
Gina Curry (D),
Mary Jo Daley (D),
Tina Davis (D),
Sheryl Delozier (R),
Kyle Donahue (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
José Giral (D),
Roni Green (D),
Jim Haddock (D),
Pat Harkins (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Malcolm Kenyatta (D),
Tarik Khan (D),
Milou Mackenzie (R),
Zach Mako (R),
Steve Malagari (D),
Kristin Marcell (R),
Rob Matzie (D),
La'Tasha Mayes (D),
Steve Mentzer (R),
Bob Merski (D),
Ed Neilson (D),
Jenn O'Mara (D),
Darisha Parker (D),
Eddie Pashinski (D),
Chris Rabb (D),
Steve Samuelson (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Pete Schweyer (D),
Jeremy Shaffer (R),
Melissa Shusterman (D),
Arvind Venkat (D),
Greg Vitali (D),
Perry Warren (D),
Joe Webster (D),
Dan Williams (D),
Dave Zimmerman (R),
Last Action
Adopted (199-4) (on 04/24/2025)
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