Bill > SB290

This bill provides funding and establishes guidelines for Pennsylvania's four state-related universities (Penn State, University of Pittsburgh, Temple University, and Lincoln University) for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. The bill specifies that payments to these universities will be made monthly based on estimated costs, and each university must submit a detailed cost estimate to the Secretary of Education, General Assembly, and State Treasurer at least 30 days before each payment. Universities are required to use the appropriated funds only for permitted purposes and maintain detailed records of expenditures. Within 120 days after the fiscal year ends, each university must file a comprehensive statement detailing how the funds were spent. The Auditor General is granted the authority to review these expenditures and can audit and disallow spending that does not comply with the act. The bill includes specific appropriation amounts for each university's general support and specific programs, with Penn State receiving $242,096,000, Penn State's College of Technology receiving $35,670,000, the University of Pittsburgh receiving $151,507,000 (with an additional $3,791,000 for rural education), Temple University receiving $158,206,000, and Lincoln University receiving $21,890,000. Additionally, the bill places restrictions on fund usage, such as prohibiting the University of Pittsburgh from using funds for environmental law clinic personnel and operations, and mandating that funds can only be used for instruction, student services, and community outreach.

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