An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in educational gratuity program, further providing for eligibility and qualification requirements.

HB 786 changes Pennsylvania's educational gratuity program to require only one year of Pennsylvania residency immediately before applying, down from the previous five-year requirement. The program provides financial assistance to children of disabled or deceased veterans who are between 16 and 23 years old. This amendment, effective 60 days after enactment, simplifies eligibility by reducing the residency threshold for qualifying applicants.