Bill > SB170

This bill provides funding for five state-aided universities (The Pennsylvania State University, University of Pittsburgh, Temple University, Lincoln University, and the University of Pennsylvania) for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. The bill establishes specific guidelines for how these universities will receive and use state appropriations, including monthly payments based on estimated costs and strict reporting requirements. Universities must submit detailed financial statements within 120 days of the fiscal year's end, explaining how they spent the appropriated funds. The Auditor General is authorized to review these expenditures and can disallow and recover funds used for unauthorized purposes. The bill includes specific appropriations for each university, totaling approximately $643,772,000, with funding designated for general support, specific programs, and specialized activities like veterinary services and infectious disease research. Additionally, the bill imposes restrictions on fund usage, such as prohibiting the University of Pittsburgh from using funds for an environmental law clinic and requiring the University of Pennsylvania to maintain a board of trustees with specific appointment procedures. The universities are required to provide comprehensive information about their expenditures and how state funds benefit Pennsylvania residents, with particular emphasis on cost reduction and service provision.

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