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PA HR64

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mary Isaacson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates April 2025 as "Community College Month" in Pennsylvania to recognize community colleges' role in education and the economy

  • Pennsylvania ranks 48th nationally in higher education affordability; community colleges serve nearly 240,000 students, with 46% from underrepresented or minority groups

  • Community colleges partner with more than 2,000 employers, providing $14 million in contracted workforce training to 89,000 individuals statewide

  • 75% of community college programs align with high-priority occupations defined by the Department of Labor and Industry, including nursing, computer technicians, and early childhood workers

  • Noncredit programs train first responders (law enforcement, firefighters, EMS) and provide skills for high-demand occupations like truck driving, nursing assistants, and machinists

Legislative Description

Designating the month of April 2025 as "Community College Month" in Pennsylvania in recognition of the important role that community colleges play in the education system and economy of this Commonwealth.

Last Action

Adopted (199-4)

4/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Education2/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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