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HB 1472

An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in higher education accountability and transparency, providing for economic and workforce impact review by State-related universities; and imposing duties of the Department of Labor and Industry.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Marc Anderson and 6 co-sponsors

HB 1472 requires Pennsylvania state-related universities to conduct economic and workforce impact reviews and report findings to the Department of Labor and Industry.

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Bill Summary · HB 1472

Legislative bill overview

HB 1472 amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code to require state-related universities to conduct economic and workforce impact reviews and imposes new reporting duties on the Department of Labor and Industry. The bill appears designed to create accountability mechanisms linking higher education outcomes to workforce development and economic benefit.

Why is this important

Pennsylvania's state-related universities (Penn State, Pitt, Temple, Lincoln) receive significant public funding, making their economic and workforce contributions a matter of public interest. This bill seeks to measure whether these institutions are delivering tangible benefits to the state's economy and labor market, potentially influencing future funding decisions and institutional priorities.

Potential points of contention

  • Defining "impact": Establishing clear, measurable metrics for economic and workforce impact is challenging and could disadvantage fields like humanities or basic research that have indirect economic value
  • Institutional autonomy vs. accountability: Universities may resist prescriptive reporting requirements as infringement on academic independence and institutional governance
  • Implementation burden: New reporting requirements increase administrative costs and complexity for universities and the Department of Labor and Industry without clear funding allocation

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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