SB310

In high schools, providing for Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Chamber Passed·5/13/25

Pennsylvania SB310 requires high school students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) unless they opt out.

Pennsylvania SB310 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to mandate that high school students complete the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, before graduation. Parents, legal guardians, or students themselves can opt out of this requirement by submitting an opt-out form to the school. The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency and the Department of Education will provide the necessary forms and information. Personal financial information obtained during this process will not be considered a public record.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 47–2 · May 13, 2025
Current
Education Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

47 Yea

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2 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

May 12, 2025

12:00 AM

Appropriations (s) Hearing

May 6, 2025

10:30 AM

Education (s) Hearing

History

May 13, 2025

Senate

Third consideration and final passage (47-2)

May 13, 2025

House

In the House

May 13, 2025

House

Referred to Education