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This bill establishes a Pilot Program for Homeless Youth in Higher Education to support students experiencing homelessness across six selected Pennsylvania higher education institutions (four community colleges and two state system universities). The pilot program will require participating institutions to provide comprehensive support services for homeless students, including access to laundry facilities, storage, locker rooms, showers, reduced-price meals, food banks, technology resources, short-term housing assistance, and case management services. Participating institutions must also help students connect with community resources through nonprofits, local housing agencies, and the Department of Human Services. By December 1, 2027, each participating institution must submit a detailed report to legislative education committees, documenting the number of homeless students served, strategies used to accommodate these students, and recommendations for future legislative improvements. The program will operate for a minimum of two academic years, beginning at least six months after the bill's effective date. Importantly, while six institutions will be initially selected, other institutions can voluntarily participate and submit reports. The goal is to provide holistic support to help students experiencing homelessness successfully pursue higher education by addressing their basic needs and reducing barriers to academic success.

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