Bill > HB2072

This bill establishes the Tuition Waiver for Native American Students Program, which requires institutions of higher education in Pennsylvania to waive tuition for eligible Native American students. The program defines eligible students as those who are active members of tribes originally located in Pennsylvania or who had members enrolled at the Carlisle Industrial Indian School. To qualify for the tuition waiver, students must submit an application, be enrolled full-time or part-time at an institution of higher education, and be on a list of eligible tribes developed by the Department of Education. The department is required to publish the list of eligible tribes on its website and provide outreach information about the program by January 1, 2026, and each January 1 thereafter. Institutions of higher education must assist eligible students with applications, post program information on their websites, and report annually on student participation, retention rates, and recommendations for program improvement. The program aims to support Native American students' access to higher education by removing financial barriers to tuition. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage.

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https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2072