SB432

In the State System of Higher Education, providing for educational opportunities for foster and adopted children.

Chamber Passed·10/8/25

Pennsylvania SB432 provides tuition waivers for foster and adopted children in the State System of Higher Education.

Pennsylvania SB432 amends the Public School Code of 1949 to create educational opportunities for foster and adopted children. Institutions in the State System of Higher Education must provide a fostering independence waiver for eligible nonresident students. To qualify, individuals must be eligible for a Chafee Education and Training Grant and have experienced foster care or exited foster care to adoption or permanent legal custodianship at sixteen years of age or older. The waiver covers tuition and mandatory fees after subtracting any federal, state, or other grants or scholarships.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 46–3 · Oct 8, 2025
Current
Education Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

D
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5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

46 Yea

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3 Nay

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1 Not Voting

D

Calendar

Jun 24, 2025

12:00 AM

Appropriations (s) Hearing

Jun 10, 2025

10:30 AM

Education (s) Hearing

History

Oct 8, 2025

Senate

Third consideration and final passage (46-3)

Oct 8, 2025

House

In the House

Oct 8, 2025

House

Referred to Education