An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, establishing the Early Childhood Educator Tuition Assistance Program and the Early Childhood Educator Tuition Assistance Fund.

This bill creates a new tuition assistance program in Pennsylvania to help current early childhood educators earn associate degrees or certifications. To qualify, applicants must work at least 25 hours per week in an approved early childhood program, have a household income at or below 400% of the federal poverty level, and commit to working in the state for two years after finishing their studies. The program provides grants that cover the cost of attendance minus any other financial aid received, paid in two installments per semester. Funding for the program comes from an annual state appropriation, federal money, and other grants, with the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency responsible for administering it and reporting on student outcomes.