PA SB562

Amends Pennsylvania's Unemployment Compensation Law to allow non-instructional educational institution employees to receive unemployment benefits during periods between academic years or terms, even when there is "reasonable assurance" of returning to work in the following term

Removes the existing restriction (in place since October 31, 1983) that denied benefits to educational support staff during summer and inter-term breaks if they had reasonable expectation of re-employment

Applies to services performed in "any other capacity" for educational institutions, meaning non-teaching positions such as cafeteria workers, custodians, bus drivers, and administrative staff

Benefits remain subject to federal law requirements under 26 U.S.C. § 3304(a)(6) and individuals must still be otherwise eligible for unemployment compensation

Takes effect 60 days after enactment