An Act providing for funding for State-related universities for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, for costs basis, for frequency of payments and for recordkeeping requirements; imposing a duty on the Auditor General; providing for financial statements, for the Agricultural College Land Scrip Fund and for restrictions; and making appropriations.

SB 1171 provides funding for Pennsylvania's four state-related universities (Penn State, Pitt, Temple, and Lincoln) for fiscal year 2026-2027. It requires monthly payments based on estimated costs submitted by each university, mandates detailed expenditure reports to the Secretary of Education and Auditor General, and mandates audits to ensure funds are used only for permitted purposes. The bill specifically restricts University of Pittsburgh funds from supporting environmental law clinics and limits them to instruction, student services, and community outreach. It also establishes recordkeeping requirements and financial reporting standards aligned with state and federal guidelines.