House Bill 891: Creates REACH Scholarships for STEM Majors

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Last Updated: November 30, 2012

Sponsors:

Representatives Tony Payton, Jr., Brendan Boyle, Kevin Boyle, P. Michael Sturla, Thomas Caltagirone, Babette Josephs, Chelsa Wagner, Thaddeus Kirkland, and Rosita Youngblood

Summary:

This bill would create REACH Scholarships for college attendance for students who pursue higher education in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. It would include homeschoolers, even though the eligibility requirements for homeschoolers would be established by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency.

HSLDA's Position:

Support.

Action Requested:

None at this time

Status:

03/02/2011 (House) Referred to Education Committee
11/30/2012 (House) Bill died when legislature adjourned