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PA SB432
PA SB432In the State System of Higher Education, providing for educational opportunities for foster and adopted children.
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Introduced
03/17/2025
03/17/2025
In Committee
10/08/2025
10/08/2025
Crossed Over
10/08/2025
10/08/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
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 the State System of Higher Education, providing for educational opportunities for foster and adopted children.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public School Code to create a "fostering independence waiver" for students who have been in foster care or adopted, providing them with financial support for undergraduate education. The waiver will cover tuition and mandatory fees after subtracting other federal, state, and scholarship grants, and will be available for up to five years or until the student turns 26, whichever comes first. To qualify, students must be eligible for a Chafee Education and Training Grant, have been in foster care at or after age 16, and apply for federal and state grants. The waiver will start with the fall 2025 semester, and institutions must annually report the number of students receiving this waiver to the state system, which will then report to various government officials including the Governor and education committees. The bill aims to support educational opportunities for young people who have experienced foster care by reducing their financial barriers to higher education.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (6)
Tracy Pennycuick (R)*,
Wayne Fontana (D),
Dan Laughlin (R),
Doug Mastriano (R),
Pat Stefano (R),
Judy Ward (R),
Last Action
Referred to Education (on 10/08/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=S&type=B&bn=432 |
| Senate Amendment A01196 (PN 0935) | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/amendments/text/2025/0/A01196 |
| Senate Fiscal Note PN 0935 | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/BI/SFN/2025/0/SB0432P0935.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2025&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billNbr=0432&pn=0935 |
| Senate Amendment A00862 (PN 0399) | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/amendments/text/2025/0/A00862 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2025&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billNbr=0432&pn=0399 |
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