A Resolution designating the month of April 2025 as "Community College Month" in Pennsylvania in recognition of the important role that community colleges play in the education system and economy of this Commonwealth.
This resolution designates April 2025 as "Community College Month" in Pennsylvania to recognize community colleges' role in the state's education and economy. It highlights that community colleges serve over 240,000 students - many from low-income or minority backgrounds - provide affordable pathways to degrees, and partner with over 2,000 employers to train workers for high-demand jobs like nursing and truck driving. The designation is ceremonial and does not create new laws or funding.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025
Last action Apr 24, 2025
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Printer's No. PN0542
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Printer's No. PN0990
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MODERATE
The bill was updated from Printer's No. 542 to No. 990, reflecting changes after it was reported from the Education Committee with amendments. Key substantive changes include updated statistics about community college enrollment (from 245,000 to nearly 240,000 students), revised demographic data (minority enrollment increased from 42% to 46%), and updated workforce training partnership figures (employers increased from 2,170 to over 2,000, and training value increased from $9 million to $14 million). The sponsor list was also expanded to include additional representatives.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains the same - designating April 2025 as Community College Month in Pennsylvania - but the supporting statistics and data points were updated to reflect more current information.
TECHNICAL
Updated enrollment statistics from 245,000 to nearly 240,000 students
Revised minority enrollment percentage from 42% to 46%
Increased reported employer partnerships from 2,170 to over 2,000
Updated workforce training funding from $9 million to $14 million
Increased reported training recipients from 87,000 to 89,000 individuals
Added new co-sponsors: Borowski, Matzie, and Brennan
Added committee report status showing bill was amended on March 17, 2025
Floor votes · House Apr 24, 2025
How they voted
199–4
Passed
Total votes 203
Apr 24, 2025
D
Democratic102
100% Yea
R
Republican101
96% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Amendments
1
Apr 24, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Mar 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported as amended
lower
Feb 10, 2025
Committee
Referred to Education
lower
1 primary · 46 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mary Isaacson
DDemocratic
Co
Arvind Venkat
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Freeman
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Merski
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Rabb
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Williams
DDemocratic
Co
Danilo Burgos
DDemocratic
Co
Darisha Parker
DDemocratic
Co
Dave Zimmerman
RRepublican
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