HB 2398 Pennsylvania House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in transfers of credits between institutions of higher education, further providing for definitions and for duties of public institutions of higher education, providing for guaranteed admission, for reports to General Assembly and for dispute resolution and further providing for Transfer and Articulation Oversight Committee, for duties of department and for applicability; in higher education accountability and transparency, further providing for definitions and providing for student fee transparency; and providing for institutions of higher education and Dual Credit Innovation and Equity Grant Program.

This bill creates a new State Board of Higher Education to oversee and coordinate Pennsylvania's colleges and universities, aiming to reduce duplication and align education offerings with workforce needs. It establishes clearer rules for transferring credits between schools and requires institutions to be more transparent about student fees and financial aid. Additionally, the legislation sets up a new grant program to support dual credit courses and mandates regular reporting to the General Assembly to track how public funds are used.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jun 10, 2024 Last action Jun 28, 2024
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Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Amendments
1
Jun 28, 2024
Committee
Re-committed to Appropriations
lower
Jun 28, 2024
Lower · Passed
Re-reported as committed
lower
Jun 26, 2024
Committee
Re-committed to Rules
lower
Jun 26, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported as amended
lower
Jun 10, 2024
Committee
Referred to Education
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Pete Schweyer
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