Pennsylvania HB 2286: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in Grow Pennsylvania Scholarship Grant Program, further providing for definitions.

Bill Text

PRINTER'S NO. 2994
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No. 2286
Session of
2026
INTRODUCED BY RIGBY, STENDER, KUZMA, CUTLER, PASHINSKI, MAKO,
COOPER AND GAYDOS, MARCH 12, 2026
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, MARCH 12, 2026
AN ACT
Amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), entitled "An
act relating to the public school system, including certain
provisions applicable as well to private and parochial
schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the
laws relating thereto," in Grow Pennsylvania Scholarship
Grant Program, further providing for definitions.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. The definitions of "approved course of study" and
"in-demand occupation" in section 2050-L of the act of March 10,
1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949,
added July 17, 2024 (P.L.945, No.89), are amended to read:
Section 2050-L. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this subarticle
shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise:
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"Approved course of study." A program offered by an
institution of higher education that provides instruction in
agriculture, computer science, criminal justice, business,
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education, special education, STEM education, engineering,
nursing, allied health, sign language interpretation and
translation, trades or other programs aligned to in-demand
occupations approved by the agency.
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"In-demand occupation." A job that is in demand by employers
in this Commonwealth, requires a high level of skill and is
likely to provide family-sustaining wages. The term includes a
job related to sign language interpretation and translation.
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Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days.
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