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PA HB2286

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

James Rigby

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds "sign language interpretation and translation" to the list of approved courses of study eligible for Grow Pennsylvania Scholarship Grants, alongside existing fields like agriculture, computer science, criminal justice, nursing, and engineering

  • Expands the definition of "in-demand occupation" to explicitly include jobs related to sign language interpretation and translation

  • Amends Section 2050-L of the Public School Code of 1949, which was originally added in July 2024

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In Grow Pennsylvania Scholarship Grant Program, further providing for definitions.

Last Action

Referred to Education

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Education3/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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