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PA HB770
PA HB770In higher education accountability and transparency, providing for notice of tuition increase.
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Introduced
02/25/2025
02/25/2025
In Committee
02/25/2025
02/25/2025
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, providing for notice of tuition increase.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to create a new requirement for institutions of higher education regarding tuition increase notifications. Specifically, if a college or university raises tuition from the previous academic year, they must send both electronic and physical mail notifications to all currently enrolled students at least 45 days before issuing a tuition bill. The notification must include three key pieces of information: the tuition amount from the prior academic year, the current tuition amount, and the specific dollar and percentage increase in tuition. The bill aims to improve transparency in higher education by ensuring students are promptly and comprehensively informed about tuition changes that will affect their financial obligations. The legislation is designed to take effect immediately, giving institutions of higher education little time to prepare for implementing these new notification requirements.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (9)
Joe Emrick (R)*,
Mark Gillen (R),
Thomas Kutz (R),
Milou Mackenzie (R),
Tina Pickett (R),
Brad Roae (R),
David Rowe (R),
Craig Staats (R),
Perry Warren (D),
Last Action
Referred to Education (on 02/25/2025)
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