PA HB1948

Pennsylvania institutions of higher education receiving state grants or loans are prohibited from entering voluntary agreements with the Federal Government that limit their operational autonomy over admissions, hiring, curriculum, disciplinary policies, tuition, grading, free speech, student treatment based on protected characteristics, or institutional organizations

Covered institutions include community colleges, State System universities, state-related universities (Penn State, Pitt, Temple, Lincoln), Thaddeus Stevens College, private colleges authorized to grant degrees, and licensed private schools

Violating institutions must notify the awarding agency and repay state funds, potentially including interest, income, accumulations, and any appreciation in value of property purchased with the grant or loan proceeds

The Office of Attorney General may initiate court action to recover repayment from institutions that fail or refuse to comply with repayment demands

The chapter applies only to state grants or loans issued after the effective date and does not apply where it conflicts with federal or state law