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PA HB865
Bill
Status
7/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Arvind Venkat
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AI Summary
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Expands eligibility for the Military Family Education Program by removing the requirement that Pennsylvania National Guard members must have completed an initial service obligation before qualifying
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Allows National Guard members to earn renewable education benefits with each subsequent six-year service commitment, rather than limiting benefits to a single period
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Permits members to receive both Educational Assistance Program benefits and Military Family Education Program benefits, provided they are not claimed for the same six-year service period
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Caps assignable benefits at five academic years per each benefit earned, with members able to assign portions or full benefits to one or more family members
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment
Legislative Description
In Educational Assistance Program, further providing for definitions, for eligibility and for recoupment of grant payments; and, in Military Family Education Program, further providing for definitions, for eligibility, for limitations and for recoupment of Military Family Education Program grant payments.
Last Action
Act No. 32 of 2025
7/7/2025