A Resolution urging The Pennsylvania State University and its President to use transparency in closing any of its Commonwealth campuses.
This is a House Resolution (not a bill), urging Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) leadership to be transparent about any potential closure of its 12 Commonwealth campuses. It asks the university president to publicly share criteria for closures, demonstrate alignment with Penn State’s land-grant mission, and detail plans to maintain educational access for affected students and communities. The resolution emphasizes that campus closures would disproportionately impact rural and underserved areas, reduce local economic activity, and undermine public trust. It does not create new laws or funding but formally requests Penn State to engage communities and provide clear, open communication before making closure decisions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Apr 4, 2025
Last action Apr 4, 2025
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Apr 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to Education
lower
1 primary · 13 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jill Cooper
RRepublican
Co
Andrew Kuzma
RRepublican
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Chad Reichard
RRepublican
Co
Dane Watro
RRepublican
Co
Donna Scheuren
RRepublican
Co
Jamie Barton
RRepublican
Co
Jamie Walsh
RRepublican
Co
Kyle Mullins
DDemocratic
Co
Nikki Rivera
DDemocratic
Co
Parke Wentling
RRepublican
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