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PA HB2084
PA HB2084Providing for Pennsylvania Promise Program; and establishing the Pennsylvania Promise Program Fund.
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Introduced
12/09/2025
12/09/2025
In Committee
12/09/2025
12/09/2025
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 Pennsylvania Promise Program; and establishing the Pennsylvania Promise Program Fund.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Pennsylvania Promise Program, administered by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), to provide scholarships for tuition, fees, room, and board to eligible students and aid for adult reeducation programs. The program aims to make higher education more accessible and affordable by offering financial assistance to residents who meet specific criteria, including age, residency, academic qualifications, and financial need, with income thresholds adjusted annually for inflation. The bill also creates the Pennsylvania Promise Program Fund, a dedicated fund to support these scholarships and aid, and mandates an annual report to the Governor and legislative committees detailing the program's impact, costs, and recommendations for improvement.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (27)
Jordan Harris (D)*,
Tim Briggs (D),
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Joe Ciresi (D),
Nathan Davidson (D),
Tina Davis (D),
Dave Delloso (D),
Justin Fleming (D),
Pat Gallagher (D),
Manny Guzman (D),
Liz Hanbidge (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Kristine Howard (D),
Malcolm Kenyatta (D),
La'Tasha Mayes (D),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Tarah Probst (D),
Nikki Rivera (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Josh Siegel (D),
Mandy Steele (D),
Paul Takac (D),
Arvind Venkat (D),
Perry Warren (D),
Ben Waxman (D),
Last Action
Laid on the table (on 02/04/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2084 |
| BillText | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/HB2084/PN2878 |
| House Amendment A02411 (PN 2680) | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/amendments/text/2025/0/A02411 |
| BillText | https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/HB2084/PN2680 |
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