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Introduced
07/24/2025
07/24/2025
In Committee
07/24/2025
07/24/2025
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," providing for in-State tuition for Pennsylvania residents.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 to provide in-state tuition rates for Pennsylvania residents attending public higher education institutions. Specifically, the legislation allows an individual to be exempt from out-of-state tuition rates if they have been a Pennsylvania resident for at least 12 months and enter a public institution of higher education (which includes community colleges, universities in the State System of Higher Education, and State-related institutions) no earlier than the fall semester of 2025. The bill defines public institutions of higher education broadly to include community colleges, state system universities, and state-related institutions. The law will take effect on July 1, 2025, or immediately after passage, whichever is later. This legislation aims to make higher education more affordable for long-term Pennsylvania residents by ensuring they can access in-state tuition rates after establishing residency for at least one year.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (14)
Gregory Scott (D)*,
Anthony Bellmon (D),
Heather Boyd (D),
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Roni Green (D),
Manny Guzman (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Emily Kinkead (D),
La'Tasha Mayes (D),
Nikki Rivera (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Ben Waxman (D),
Dan Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to Education (on 07/24/2025)
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