PA HB1473

State-related universities (Penn State, Pitt, Temple, Lincoln University) must submit an alternative education plan to the Department of Education before closing any campus, effective 2025-2026 school year

Alternative education plans must outline regional educational opportunities for students, which may include partnerships with public institutions, satellite classroom programs, or tuition assistance for affected students who must travel

Department of Education has 30 days to review and approve or disapprove submitted plans; universities may resubmit within 30 days of disapproval

Noncompliance penalty: universities that fail to submit a plan or receive department disapproval may not receive state appropriation payments for that fiscal year

Act takes effect immediately upon enactment