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PRIOR PRINTER'S NOS. 2680, 2878 PRINTER'S NO. 3588
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No. 2084
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY J. HARRIS, DAVIDSON, PROBST, WAXMAN, HILL-EVANS,
HANBIDGE, T. DAVIS, STEELE, McNEILL, HOWARD, KENYATTA,
SIEGEL, SANCHEZ, RIVERA, VENKAT, HOHENSTEIN, CEPEDA-FREYTIZ,
FLEMING, MAYES, CIRESI, GALLAGHER, SCHLOSSBERG, DELLOSO,
GUZMAN, WARREN, BRIGGS, TAKAC AND GREEN, DECEMBER 5, 2025
AS AMENDED ON SECOND CONSIDERATION, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
JUNE 10, 2026
AN ACT
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," IN HIGHER EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY
AND TRANSPARENCY, FURTHER PROVIDING FOR COMPARISON TOOL;
providing for Pennsylvania Promise Program; and establishing
the Pennsylvania Promise Program Fund.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. The act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known
as the Public School Code of 1949, is amended by adding an
article to read:
SECTION 1. SECTION 2003-H(A) AND (D) OF THE ACT OF MARCH 10,
1949 (P.L.30, NO.14), KNOWN AS THE PUBLIC SCHOOL CODE OF 1949,
ARE AMENDED AND SUBSECTION (B) IS AMENDED BY ADDING A PARAGRAPH
TO READ:
SECTION 2003-H. COMPARISON TOOL.
(A) DUTY OF DEPARTMENT.--[IF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
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EDUCATION DISCONTINUES THE PUBLICATION OF THE COLLEGE NAVIGATOR
WEBSITE, THE] THE DEPARTMENT SHALL MAKE AVAILABLE ON THE
DEPARTMENT'S PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE INTERNET WEBSITE A SEARCH TOOL
THAT ALLOWS AN INDIVIDUAL TO COMPARE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER
EDUCATION THAT MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA SELECTED BY THE INDIVIDUAL,
INCLUDING THE OFFERING OF A PARTICULAR MAJOR OR PROGRAM OF
STUDY.
(B) REQUIREMENTS.--THE COMPARISON TOOL REQUIRED UNDER THIS
SECTION MUST:
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(4.1) ALLOW A USER TO IDENTIFY AND COMPARE HIGH PRIORITY
OCCUPATIONS IN THIS COMMONWEALTH. THE INFORMATION UNDER THIS
PARAGRAPH SHALL BE SEARCHABLE BY COUNTY AND INCLUDE
INFORMATION ON EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT, WAGES AND EMPLOYMENT
DEMAND.
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(D) DUTY OF INSTITUTIONS.--[IF THE DEPARTMENT IS REQUIRED TO
DEVELOP THE COMPARISON TOOL UNDER SUBSECTION (A), EACH] EACH
INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION SHALL PROVIDE THE INFORMATION
LISTED IN THIS SECTION, AS AVAILABLE, TO THE DEPARTMENT NOT
LATER THAN JANUARY 1 OF EACH YEAR. IF THE INFORMATION REQUIRED
UNDER THIS SUBSECTION IS AVAILABLE IN AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER
EDUCATION'S INTEGRATED POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION DATA SYSTEM
REPORT, THE INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION MAY COMPLY WITH THE
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SUBSECTION BY SENDING AN
ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE INTEGRATED POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION DATA
SYSTEM REPORT TO THE DEPARTMENT. THE DEPARTMENT SHALL UPDATE THE
COMPARISON TOOL AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE AFTER RECEIVING
INFORMATION FROM EACH INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
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SECTION 2. THE ACT IS AMENDED BY ADDING AN ARTICLE TO READ:
ARTICLE XX-N
PENNSYLVANIA PROMISE PROGRAM
Section 2001-N. Scope of article.
This article relates to the Pennsylvania Promise Program.
Section 2002-N. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this article
shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Academic year." A 12-month period commencing on or after
August 1 of the calendar year.
"Agency." The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance
Agency.
"Community college." An institution created under Article
XIX-A or the act of August 24, 1963 (P.L.1132, No.484), known as
the Community College Act of 1963.
"Eligible adult learner." An individual who:
(1) Is a resident of this Commonwealth at the time of
application to the agency for aid to assist with reeducation
programs under section 2008-N.
(2) Has been a domiciled resident of this Commonwealth
as determined by the agency.
(3) Is 24 25 years of age or older at the time of
application to the agency for aid to assist with reeducation
programs under section 2008-N.
(4) Has graduated from high school or an equivalent
approved by the Department of Education.
(5) Has applied for and been accepted to an institution
of higher education.
(6) Has completed a THE Free Application for Federal
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Student Aid BY THE DEADLINE SET BY THE AGENCY .
(7) HAS COMPLETED THE APPLICATION FOR THE STATE
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE AGENCY UNDER THE ACT
OF JANUARY 25, 1966 (1965 P.L.1546, NO.541), REFERRED TO AS
THE HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP LAW.
(7) (8) Has applied for all available RELEVANT Federal
grants, State grants and institution grants.
"Eligible student." An individual who:
(1) Is a resident of this Commonwealth at the time of
application to the agency for a scholarship under section
2006-N or 2007-N.
(2) Has been a domiciled resident of this Commonwealth
as determined by the agency.
(3) Is less than 24 25 years of age or is an active
member of a branch of the armed services at the time of
application to the agency for a scholarship under section
2006-N or 2007-N.
(4) Has graduated from high school or an equivalent
approved by the Department of Education within the previous
five years.
(5) Has applied for and been accepted to an institution
of higher education.
(6) Has completed a Free Application for Federal Student
Aid.
(7) Has applied for all available Federal grants, State
grants and institution grants.
"Fees." Fixed MANDATORY FIXED charges to recover costs of
certain services, materials or activities provided. Fees may not
exceed the highest MANDATORY fixed charges set by the Board of
Governors of the State System of Higher Education A STATE-OWNED
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INSTITUTION .
"Full-time student." An individual enrolled in an
undergraduate degree program at an institution of higher
education and registered for a minimum of 12 credits per
semester or equivalent enrollment as set by the agency.
"Fund." The Pennsylvania Promise Program Fund established
under section 2005-N.
"HOUSING AND FOOD." THE STANDARD EDUCATIONAL EXPENSE
ALLOWANCE FOR ROOM AND BOARD FOR THE MOST RECENT YEAR AS
DETERMINED BY THE AGENCY.
"Independent institution of higher education." An
institution operated not for profit, located in and incorporated
or chartered by the Commonwealth and entitled to confer degrees
as specified in 24 Pa.C.S. § 6505 (relating to power to confer
degrees) and to apply itself the designation "college" or
"university" as provided for by the standards and qualifications
prescribed by the State Board of Education under 24 Pa.C.S. Ch.
65 (relating to private colleges, universities and seminaries).
"Institution of higher education." Any of the following:
(1) A community college.
(2) A State-owned institution.
(3) A State-related institution.
(4) The Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology.
(5) An independent institution of higher education.
"Part-time student." An individual enrolled in an
institution of higher education and registered for less than 12
credits per semester or equivalent enrollment as set by the
agency.
"Program." The Pennsylvania Promise Program established
under this article.
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"Room and board." The standard educational expense allowance
for the most recent year as determined by the agency.
"Scholarship for room and board HOUSING AND FOOD ." A
scholarship for room and board HOUSING AND FOOD awarded by the
agency under section 2007-N.
"Scholarship for tuition and fees." A scholarship for
tuition and fees awarded under section 2006-N.
"State-owned institution." An institution which is part of
the State System of Higher Education under Article XX-A and all
branches and campuses of the institution.
"State-related institution." The Pennsylvania State
University, Pennsylvania College of Technology, University of
Pittsburgh, Temple University, Lincoln University and associated
branch campuses of the universities.
"Tuition." An amount not to exceed the maximum FLAT, FULL-
TIME, ANNUAL, undergraduate in-State tuition rate established by
the Board of Governors of the State System of Higher Education
for rendering educational services, as enumerated in Article XX-
A. The agency, at its discretion, may increase the maximum
amount.
Section 2003-N. Pennsylvania Promise Program.
The Pennsylvania Promise Program is established within the
agency.
Section 2004-N. Procedure.
(a) Agency.--The agency shall administer the program and
carry out this article.
(b) Regulations.--The agency may promulgate regulations
necessary to administer this article.
(C) AVAILABILITY.--THE AGENCY SHALL MAKE AWARDS UNDER THIS
ARTICLE BEGINNING IN THE 2027-2028 FISCAL YEAR SUBJECT TO
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AVAILABLE MONEY IN THE FUND.
Section 2005-N. Pennsylvania Promise Program Fund.
(a) Fund.--The Pennsylvania Promise Program Fund is
established in the State Treasury.
(b) Administration of fund.--Money in the fund is
appropriated to the agency on an ongoing basis to carry out this
article.
(c) Contributions and investment.--
(1) The fund may accept gifts, donations, legacies or
any other revenues.
(2) Interest earned by the fund shall remain in the
fund.
(d) Purpose.--Money in the fund shall be used for the
purposes stated in this article.
(e) Nonlapsing.--Money in the fund shall not lapse and shall
be available in subsequent fiscal years to be used in accordance
with the provisions of this article.
(f) Reallocation.--The agency may allocate money from the
fund to eligible students attending an institution of higher
education in accordance with sections 2006-N and 2007-N IF THE
INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF
SECTION 2010-N .
(g) Administrative costs.--The agency may, for program
administration, utilize the lesser of 5% or the actual costs to
the agency from money available in the fund for that fiscal
year.
Section 2006-N. Scholarship for tuition and fees.
(a) Application.-- Subject to available money in the fund,
the agency shall accept applications, in a form and manner as
determined by the agency, from eligible students for a
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scholarship for tuition and fees as provided in this section.
(b) Scholarship at State-owned , State-related or independent
institution of higher education.--An eligible student may
receive a scholarship for tuition and fees at a State-owned
institution, State-related institution or independent
institution of higher education for the academic year. The
amount of the scholarship may not exceed the lesser of the
maximum undergraduate in-State tuition rate established by the
Board of Governors of the State System of Higher Education for
rendering educational services as enumerated in Article XX- A
TU ITION , or the outstanding tuition and fees after Federal,
State and institution grants have been applied, if the eligible
student:
(1) has a total annual household income that does not
exceed $250,000 subject to the adjustment in section 2009-N;
and
(2) is enrolled full time.
(c) Scholarship at community college or the Thaddeus Stevens
College of Technology .--An eligible student may receive a
scholarship at a community college or the Thaddeus Stevens
College of Technology for the academic year in an amount not to
exceed the outstanding tuition and fees after Federal, State and
institution grants have been applied if, at a minimum, the
eligible student is enrolled full time.
(d) Review and approval.--
(1) The agency shall review all applications submitted
under this section.
(2) The agency may approve an application if the
application meets the requirements under subsection (b) or
(c) and if the eligible student submitting the application
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meets the requirements of this article.
(e) Distribution of scholarship.--Once an eligible student
has been approved for a scholarship for tuition and fees, the
agency shall, upon receipt of an outstanding balance from an
institution of higher education, pay the outstanding tuition and
fee balance owed by the eligible student directly to the
institution of higher education.
(f) Limitation on scholarship.--Notwithstanding any
provision of this act to the contrary, the agency may not issue
a scholarship in excess of the outstanding balance for tuition
and fees received from an institution of higher education.
(g) Renewal.--
(1) The scholarship for tuition and fees may not exceed
one academic year.
(2) The agency shall create an application to allow
previously approved eligible students to recertify their
eligibility.
(3) An eligible student at a State-owned institution ,
State-related institution or independent institution of
higher education who has not exceeded the limitation in
subsection (i) may reapply for the scholarship for tuition
and fees if the eligible student:
(i) Is enrolled full time.
(ii) Is making satisfactory academic progress as
determined by the institution of higher education, unless
the eligible student is in the first year of college.
(iii) While attending a State-owned institution ,
State-related institution or independent institution of
higher education , has a total annual household income
that does not exceed $250,000 subject to the adjustment
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in section 2009-N.
(4) An eligible student at a community college or the
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology who has not exceeded
the limitation in subsection (i) may reapply for the
scholarship for tuition and fees if the eligible student:
(i) Is enrolled full time or part time.
(ii) Is making satisfactory academic progress,
unless the eligible student is in the first year of
college.
(h) Continued eligibility.--An eligible student must be
continuously enrolled in the institution of higher education for
the academic year which the eligible student received a
scholarship for tuition and fees. If the eligible student is not
continuously enrolled in the institution of higher education,
the agency, in its discretion, may deny renewal under subsection
(g).
(i) Limitation to scholarship.--
(1) An eligible student may not receive a scholarship
for tuition and fees if the eligible student:
(i) While attending a community college or the
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology , has completed
more than four academic years or has earned an
associate's degree.
(ii) While attending a State-owned institution ,
State-related institution or independent institution of
higher education , has completed four academic years or
has earned a bachelor's degree.
(2) A student who is otherwise eligible for a
scholarship for tuition and fees under this section may not
receive a scholarship if the local sponsor, as defined under
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section 1901-A(2), reduces the amount of the payment made
under section 1913-A(a) as of the effective date of this
paragraph. The agency, in its sole discretion, may waive the
provisions of this paragraph.
(3) An eligible student may receive a scholarship for no
more than four academic years at an institution of higher
education.
Section 2007-N. Scholarship for room and board HOUSING AND
FOOD .
(a) Application.-- Subject to available money in the fund,
the agency shall accept applications, in a form and manner as
determined by the agency, from eligible students for a
scholarship for room and board HOUSING AND FOOD as provided in
this section.
(b) Scholarship at State-owned institution , State-related
institution or independent institution of higher education .--An
eligible student at a State-owned institution , State-related
institution or independent institution of higher education may
receive a scholarship for room and board HOUSING AND FOOD for
the academic year after Federal, State and institution grants
have been applied if the eligible student:
(1) has a total annual household income that does not
exceed $60,000 subject to the adjustment in section 2009-N;
and
(2) is enrolled full time.
(c) Scholarship at community college or the Thaddeus Stevens
College of Technology .--An eligible student at a community
college or the Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology may
receive a scholarship for room and board HOUSING AND FOOD for
the academic year after Federal, State and institution grants
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have been applied, if the eligible student:
(1) has a total annual household income that does not
exceed $60,000 subject to the adjustment in section 2009-N;
and
(2) is enrolled full time or part time.
(d) Review and approval.--
(1) The agency shall review all applications submitted
under this section.
(2) The agency may approve an application if the
application meets the requirements under subsection (b) or
(c) and if the eligible student meets the requirements of
this article.
(e) Distribution of scholarship at State-owned institution ,
State-related institution or independent institution of higher
education .--If an eligible student has been approved for a
scholarship for room and board HOUSING AND FOOD , the agency
shall, upon receipt of an outstanding balance from the State-
owned institution , State-related institution or independent
institution of higher education , pay the outstanding balance for
room and board HOUSING AND FOOD owed by the eligible student
directly to the institution.
(f) Distribution of scholarship at community colleges or the
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology .--If an eligible student
has been approved for a scholarship for room and board HOUSING
AND FOOD , the agency shall pay a scholarship for room and board
HOUSING AND FOOD in a manner decided by the agency.
(g) Limitation on scholarship.--
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) and
notwithstanding any provision of this act to the contrary,
the agency may not issue a scholarship for room and board
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HOUSING AND FOOD in excess of the outstanding balance
received from a State-owned institution , State-related
institution or independent AN institution of higher
education .
(2) The agency may issue a scholarship for room and
board in excess of the outstanding balance received from a
community college or the Thaddeus Stevens College of
Technology . HOUSING AND FOOD FOR ELIGIBLE STUDENTS ATTENDING
A COMMUNITY COLLEGE AS AN AWARD FOR SPECIFIC LIVING EXPENSES
APPROVED BY THE AGENCY IN AN AMOUNT DETERMINED BY THE AGENCY.
(3) A student who is otherwise eligible for a
scholarship for tuition and fees under this section may not
receive a scholarship if the local sponsor, as defined under
section 1901-A(2), reduces the amount of the payment made
under section 1913-A(a) as of the effective date of this
paragraph. The agency, in its sole discretion, may waive the
provisions of this paragraph.
(h) Renewal.--
(1) A scholarship for room and board HOUSING AND FOOD
may not exceed one academic year.
(2) The agency shall create an application to allow
previously approved eligible students to recertify the
eligible student's eligibility.
(3) An eligible student who has not exceeded the
limitation in subsection (j) may reapply for the scholarship
for room and board HOUSING AND FOOD if the student is
enrolled full time at a State-owned institution , State-
related institution or independent institution of higher
education or is enrolled full time or part time at a
community college and:
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(i) is making satisfactory academic progress as
determined by the institution of higher education, unless
the eligible student is in the first year of college; and
(ii) has a total annual household income that does
not exceed $60,000 subject to the adjustment in section
2009-N.
(i) Continued eligibility.--An eligible student must be
continuously enrolled in the institution of higher education for
the academic year for which the eligible student received a
scholarship for room and board HOUSING AND FOOD . If an eligible
student is not continuously enrolled in the institution of
higher education, the agency, in its discretion, may deny
renewal under subsection (h).
(j) Limitation to eligibility.--
(1) An eligible student may not receive a scholarship
for room and board HOUSING AND FOOD if the eligible student:
(i) Except as provided in paragraph (2), has
completed four academic years or has earned an
associate's degree while attending a community college or
the Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology .
(ii) Has completed four academic years or has earned
a bachelor's degree while attending a State-owned
institution , State-related institution or independent
institution of higher education .
(2) An eligible student may receive a scholarship for
two academic years at a State-owned institution , State-
related institution or independent institution of higher
education if eligibility under paragraph (1)(i) has been
exhausted.
Section 2008-N. Aid for adult reeducation.
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(a) Application.-- Subject to available money in the fund,
the agency shall accept applications, in a form and manner as
determined by the agency, from an eligible adult learner for aid
for adult reeducation.
(b) Eligibility.--An eligible adult learner may receive
assistance for aid for adult reeducation programs for the
academic year if the eligible adult learner:
(1) has a total annual household income that does not
exceed $250,000 subject to the adjustment in section 2009-N;
and
(2) has applied for and been accepted into an adult
reeducation program or adult reeducation certificate program,
or is enrolled full time or part time in an institution of
higher education.
(c) Pennsylvania Targeted Industry Cluster Certificate
Scholarship Program.--The agency may use money allocated for
adult reeducation for the Pennsylvania Targeted Industry Cluster
Certificate Scholarship Program.
(d) Review and approval.--
(1) The agency shall review all applications submitted
under this section.
(2) The agency may approve an application if the
application meets the requirements under subsection (b) and
if the eligible adult learner meets the requirements of this
section.
(e) Priority.--When reviewing an application for aid under
this section, the agency shall prioritize aid for programs that
lead to an industry-recognized credential that is articulated
with college credit. The agency shall annually determine and
post on its publicly accessible Internet website industry-
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recognized credentialed programs which qualify for aid priority
under this section.
(f) Distribution of aid.--If an eligible adult learner has
been approved for aid under this section, the agency shall, upon
receipt of an outstanding balance from an institution of higher
education, pay the outstanding balance owed by an adult learner
directly to the institution of higher education.
(g) Limitation on aid.--Notwithstanding any provision of
this act, the agency may not issue any aid in excess of the
outstanding balance received from an institution of higher
education.
(h) Renewal.--
(1) Aid awarded to an eligible adult learner shall not
exceed one academic year.
(2) The agency shall create an application to allow
previously approved eligible adult learners to recertify
their eligibility.
(3) An eligible adult learner who has not exceeded the
limitation in subsection (i) may reapply for aid if the
eligible adult learner:
(i) Is enrolled full time or part time at an
institution of higher education or a certificate program
approved by the agency.
(ii) Has a total annual household income that does
not exceed $250,000 subject to the adjustment in section
2009-N.
(i) Limitation to eligibility.--An eligible adult learner
may not receive aid if the eligible adult learner:
(1) has completed more than four academic years while
attending a community college;
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(2) has earned an associate's degree while attending a
community college; or
(3) has completed an industry-recognized credential for
which the eligible adult learner was enrolled in order to
qualify for aid . ; OR
(4) has completed four academic years or has earned a
bachelor's degree while attending a State-owned institution ,
State-related institution or independent institution of
higher education ; or .
(5) has completed an industry-recognized credential for
which the eligible adult learner was enrolled in order to
qualify for aid.
Section 2009-N. Annual income adjustment.
(a) CPI percentage change.--
(1) The household income limits under this article shall
be increased by a percentage equal to the percentage change
in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers
statistics published by the United States Bureau of Labor
Statistics. Any increase shall be rounded to the nearest $10.
The percentage change shall be determined by comparison of
the figure for the previous July, with that of the current
July figure. If the Consumer Price Index declines for a given
period, the household income limits under this article shall
be unchanged for that year.
(2) The agency shall, within 10 days following the
determination under paragraph (1), transmit notice of the
determination to the Legislative Reference Bureau for
publication in the next available issue of the Pennsylvania
Bulletin.
(b) Coordination of programs.--Notwithstanding any provision
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of law to the contrary, the agency shall coordinate efforts
between programs administered by the agency in order to maximize
benefits to eligible students and to ensure an effective and
efficient use of Commonwealth funds.
(c) Uniform application.--To the extent possible, the agency
shall develop a single application for programs administered by
the agency to maximize the coordination of programs required
under subsection (b).
SECTION 2010-N. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTITUTIONS OF
HIGHER EDUCATION.
IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE FUNDING UNDER THIS
ARTICLE, AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION MUST COMPLY WITH
SECTION 2003-H.
Section 2010-N 2011-N . Annual report.
Beginning one year after the first scholarship is awarded
under this article, the agency shall provide the Governor, the
chairperson and minority chairperson of the Appropriations
Committee of the Senate, the chairperson and minority
chairperson of the Appropriations Committee of the House of
Representatives, the chairperson and minority chairperson of the
Education Committee of the Senate and the chairperson and
minority chairperson of the Education Committee of the House of
Representatives with a report which includes the following:
(1) The total number of students served by the program.
(2) A breakdown by race, gender, ethnicity and
socioeconomic demographic for all students served by the
program, if known.
(3) The total number of scholarships awarded and the
average amount awarded.
(4) A year-over-year comparison of the net total costs
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at all institutions of higher education in this Commonwealth
which shall be used to evaluate the adequacy and success of
the program in lowering college costs.
(5) Recommendations, if any, for improving access and
affordability of higher education.
(6) A breakdown of the institutions attended by eligible
students in the program.
(7) A breakdown of the majors in which the eligible
students in the program are enrolled.
(8) Any other information.
Section 2 3. This act shall take effect immediately. AS
FOLLOWS:
(1) THE AMENDMENT OR ADDITION OF SECTION 2003-H(A), (B)
(4.1) AND (D) OF THE ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT IN 60 DAYS.
(2) THE REMAINDER OF THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT
IMMEDIATELY.
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