Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session

Pennsylvania House Bill HB2323

Introduced
3/27/26  

Caption

In military educational programs, further providing for definitions, for eligibility, for certification of eligibility, for grants, for amount of grants, for limitations and for recoupment of grant payments.

Impact

The bill has direct implications for service members who are members of the Pennsylvania National Guard and the reserve components of the U.S. Armed Forces. It establishes clear guidelines regarding the eligibility of members for educational assistance grants, including the requirement for them to be in good standing and to have completed a minimum service obligation. Additionally, it provides a framework for recoupment of grant payments should members fail to meet these obligations, specifying the conditions under which partial forgiveness of recoupment may apply, such as death or medical discharge.

Summary

House Bill 2323 amends Title 51 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes related to military educational programs. Specifically, the bill outlines the definitions, eligibility, certification for grants, amount of grants, limitations, and recoupment procedures for educational assistance grants granted to members of the Pennsylvania National Guard and reserve components of the U.S. Armed Forces. This legislative update aims to enhance the support for military members seeking higher education by clarifying the criteria for both eligibility and financial assistance.

Contention

One of the notable points of contention surrounding HB2323 involves the flexibility in the recoupment process. While the bill aims to protect eligible members by allowing for proportional repayment based on service completed, critics may argue that the strict regulations regarding eligibility and recoupment could create barriers for some service members. There are also concerns that the amendments could impose additional burdens on those returning to civilian life who may already face significant challenges transitioning out of military service.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

PA HB865

In Educational Assistance Program, further providing for definitions, for eligibility and for recoupment of grant payments; and, in Military Family Education Program, further providing for definitions, for eligibility, for limitations and for recoupment of Military Family Education Program grant payments.

PA SB870

In Educational Assistance Program, further providing for definitions, for eligibility and for recoupment of grant payments; and, in Military Family Education Program, further providing for definitions, for eligibility, for limitations and for recoupment of Military Family Education Program grant payments.

PA HB1102

In military educational programs relating to medical officer or health officer incentive program, further providing for definitions, for establishment of program, for program stipend, for additional incentives, for recoupment of incentive payments, for adjustment of stipend amounts and for eligibility; and making editorial changes.

PA SB308

In military educational programs relating to medical officer or health officer incentive program, further providing for definitions, for establishment of program, for program stipend, for additional incentives, for recoupment of incentive payments, for adjustment of stipend amounts and for eligibility; and making editorial changes.

PA SB110

Further providing for title of act, for application and authority for payment and eligibility and amount of benefit and for definitions.

PA HB237

Further providing for title of act, for application and authority for payment and eligibility and amount of benefit and for definitions.

PA SB1297

In Computer Data Center Equipment Incentive Program, further providing for application for certification and for separation of facilities, providing for additional eligibility requirements, further providing for notification, for revocation of certification, for application for certification and for separation of facilities, providing for additional eligibility requirements and further providing for notification and records and for revocation of certification.

PA SB466

In Commonwealth services, further providing for powers and duties and for curriculum, training and education certification management system; in grants to fire companies and emergency medical services companies, further providing for award of grants to fire companies and for award of grants to emergency medical services companies and providing for expiration of authority; and making a repeal.

PA HB1775

In entertainment production tax credit, further providing for definitions and for limitations, providing for audits, further providing for limitations and providing for formal review by department, for creative professionals tax credit and for miscellaneous provisions.

PA SB1271

In Center for Rural Pennsylvania, further providing for grants.

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