Bill
HB 2269
The bill repeals state medical education loan assistance provisions in the Public School Code, ending state-backed loan forgiveness or repayment programs for public school personne
HB 2269 (Pennsylvania, 2025-2026) – Summary
Overview
- Purpose: The bill amends the Public School Code of 1949 (Act of March 10, 1949, P.L. 30, No. 14) to repeal provisions related to medical education loan assistance. In other words, it removes existing state provisions that provide or govern medical education loan repayment/assistance programs for schools or professionals within the public school system.
- Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
- Session: 2025-2026
- Primary sponsors: Ed Neilson; additional co-sponsors include Tarik Khan, Pete Schweyer, Jenn O’Mara, Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, Maureen Madden, Danilo Burgos, Ben Sanchez, Carol Hill-Evans, and Nancy Guenst.
Key Provisions (substantive changes)
- Repeal of medical education loan assistance provisions: The bill repeals existing statutory language within the Public School Code that establishes or governs medical education loan assistance (i.e., programs designed to assist with medical education costs for school personnel or related professionals). The exact statutory sections repealed are not listed here, but the encompassing effect is removal of state-supported loan forgiveness or repayment incentives tied to medical education for individuals connected to or employed in public schools.
- Scope of repeal: The repeal targets provisions specifically connected to medical education loan assistance; other components of the Public School Code remain intact unless otherwise amended by the act.
Affected entities and impact
- Affected individuals: Prospective and current public school personnel or related professionals who would have benefited from state medical education loan assistance programs. This includes teachers, administrators, or health/education staff who might pursue medical training with loan support tied to service in Pennsylvania public schools.
- Public school system: Districts and allied state education agencies that previously operated or anticipated participation in medical education loan assistance programs may lose access to those state-backed incentives.
- Financial and workforce implications: With the repeal, there would be no state medical education loan assistance programs under the Public School Code going forward. This could influence recruitment, retention, and the financial planning of educators or staff pursuing medical education, potentially shifting reliance to federal programs, private financing, or other state programs not affected by this repeal.
Procedural and timeline aspects
- Referral history: The bill was referred to the Education Committee (3/09/2026). It progressed to “Laid on the table” and later “First consideration” and “Reported as committed” on 3/24/2026, with an action to remove from table on 5/04/2026.
- Legislative status: As of the latest action, the bill has advanced beyond initial committee actions and has been reported as committed, indicating it is moving through the standard floor consideration process. Additional votes and potential amendments may follow.
Notes for readers
- The summary focuses on the substantive change: repealing provisions related to medical education loan assistance within the Public School Code. If you rely on such programs for staffing or academic funding, review the bill’s final text and any fiscal notes for specifics on sunset provisions, transitional language, or any related program wind-down timelines.
- For districts and educators, consider how this repeal interacts with other loan- or scholarship-related programs at the state or federal level.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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