An Act making appropriations from the Professional Licensure Augmentation Account and from restricted revenue accounts within the General Fund to the Department of State for use by the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs in support of the professional licensure boards assigned thereto.

This bill allocates state funds to support the operation of Pennsylvania's professional licensure boards and related agencies for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The legislation provides $72.8 million to the Department of State for the Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs, with a specific $10 million portion reserved exclusively for replacing the PA Licensure System to improve technology and license issuance. Additionally, the bill distributes separate operational funds to the State Boards of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, and Podiatry, as well as the State Athletic Commission, ensuring each maintains its own distinct accounting. The Department of State is required to submit regular reports detailing how the technology replacement funds are spent and the progress made on upgrading systems to better interface with educational institutions.