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PC 757

Para derogar la Ley Núm. 97-2004, que estableció el Programa de Becas Dra. Antonia Pantoja para estudiantes con estudios conducentes al grado de Doctor en Trabajo Social; y reasignar a la Oficina de Servicios Legislativos el balance de los fondos disponibles.

2025-2028 Session

Bill repeals the Dr. Antonia Pantoja doctoral scholarship program for social work students and redirects remaining funds to the Legislative Services Office.

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Bill Summary · PC 757

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 757 proposes to repeal Law 97-2004, which established the Dr. Antonia Pantoja Scholarship Program for students pursuing doctoral degrees in Social Work in Puerto Rico. The bill would eliminate this scholarship program and redirect any remaining available funds to the Legislative Services Office.

Why is this important

This represents a direct elimination of a named scholarship program that has presumably supported graduate students in social work for over two decades. The decision affects both current and prospective doctoral students in this field and reallocates public educational funding to legislative administrative functions rather than continuing professional development support.

Potential points of contention

  • Impact on current beneficiaries: Students currently receiving scholarships under this program may lose funding mid-studies if the repeal takes effect immediately, creating financial hardship
  • Social work workforce development: Eliminating doctoral-level support may reduce the pipeline of advanced social work professionals and researchers in Puerto Rico
  • Fund reallocation justification: The reasoning for transferring remaining funds to the Legislative Services Office (rather than alternative social work initiatives or education programs) is not explained in the bill description

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

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