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PA HR179
Resolution
Status
4/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jill Cooper
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AI Summary
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Penn State University President announced on February 25, 2025, that 12 Commonwealth campuses are under consideration for closure, prompting concerns about reduced educational access for rural and underserved communities
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More than 95% of Pennsylvania residents live within 30 miles of a Penn State campus, potentially affecting over 12.3 million Pennsylvanians
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The resolution urges Penn State to explore all alternatives to campus closures and to use transparent decision-making processes with input from students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community stakeholders
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Campus closures would impact local economies through job losses, reduced spending, and diminished educational and cultural resources
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Copies of the resolution would be sent to Penn State's President and Board of Trustees
Legislative Description
Urging The Pennsylvania State University and its President to use transparency in closing any of its Commonwealth campuses.
Last Action
Referred to Education
4/4/2025