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HB 2323

An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in military educational programs, further providing for definitions, for eligibility, for certification of eligibility, for grants, for amount of grants, for limitations and for recoupment of grant payments.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lisa Borowski and 23 co-sponsors

Pennsylvania HB 2323 revises military education grant eligibility, amounts, certification, and recoupment rules to adjust state support for servicemembers and veterans pursuing education.

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Bill Summary · HB 2323

Legislative bill overview

HB 2323 modifies Pennsylvania's military educational assistance programs by amending definitions, eligibility requirements, certification processes, grant amounts, and recoupment procedures under Title 51 of the state's consolidated statutes. The bill adjusts how the state administers financial support for military-connected students and servicemembers pursuing education.

Why is this important

Military educational benefits directly affect Pennsylvania veterans, active duty personnel, National Guard members, and their families accessing higher education funding. Changes to eligibility, grant amounts, and recoupment rules can expand or restrict who qualifies for assistance and how much support they receive, impacting educational access and affordability for this population.

Potential points of contention

  • Undefined grant amount changes: The bill references modifying "amount of grants" without specifying whether funding increases or decreases, creating uncertainty about actual financial impact on beneficiaries
  • Recoupment policy shifts: Changes to recoupment (clawback) provisions could either burden students who fail to meet service obligations or provide relief, depending on direction—needs clarity on intent
  • Eligibility narrowing or expansion: Amendments to eligibility criteria could include or exclude specific military service categories, creating winners and losers among military-connected populations without transparent justification

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

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