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PA HB840

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Webster

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the Targeted Industry Cluster Certificate Scholarship Program to expand eligibility from certificate courses to broader "programs of study" administered by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency

  • Expands eligible programs to include education programs taking two or fewer years to complete, or up to four years as determined by the agency

  • Adds specific healthcare bachelor's degree programs as eligible: nursing (BSN), public health (BA/BS), community health (BA/BS), and pre-physician-assistant education programs

  • Requires the Department of Education to consult with the Department of Labor and Industry to identify programs addressing immediate workforce needs

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In reimbursements by Commonwealth and between school districts, further providing for Targeted Industry Cluster Certificate Scholarship Program.

Last Action

Referred to Education

3/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Education3/10/2025

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