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PA HR333
Resolution
Status
10/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Charity Grimm Krupa
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AI Summary
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Directs the Joint State Government Commission to study the feasibility of converting the closing Penn State Fayette (Eberly Campus) in Lemont Furnace, Fayette County, into a senior military college offering academic degrees integrated with military training and ROTC participation.
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Requires the study to assess campus infrastructure suitability, academic program demand in fields like nursing, engineering, cybersecurity, and business, as well as projected enrollment, tuition models, and financial sustainability.
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Mandates analysis of potential partnerships with the Pennsylvania National Guard, U.S. Department of War, and higher education institutions, along with federal, state, and private funding options.
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Requires consultation with stakeholders including the Departments of Education and Military and Veterans Affairs, local officials, veteran organizations, and Fayette County residents.
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Report with findings and recommendations due to the General Assembly within 12 months of adoption.
Legislative Description
Directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study on the feasibility of establishing a senior military college at the soon-to-close Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus, and to report its findings to the General Assembly.
Last Action
Referred to Education
10/1/2025