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PA HB613
PA HB613In higher education accountability and transparency, further providing for comparison tool.
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Introduced
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
In Committee
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 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 higher education accountability and transparency, further providing for comparison tool.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to expand the requirements for a state-mandated higher education comparison tool by adding a new requirement that the tool must allow users to identify and compare institutions of higher education based on their endowment. An endowment is a financial asset donated to an institution, typically a college or university, that provides ongoing financial support through investment returns. The bill requires that this new comparison feature be implemented within 60 days of the bill's enactment, which will give prospective students and other users of the comparison tool additional financial context about different higher education institutions. By requiring the inclusion of endowment information, the bill aims to enhance transparency and provide more comprehensive information to those researching or comparing different colleges and universities in Pennsylvania.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Milou Mackenzie (R)*,
Joe Hamm (R),
Rob Kauffman (R),
Andrew Kuzma (R),
Brad Roae (R),
Stephenie Scialabba (R),
Last Action
Referred to Education (on 02/20/2025)
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