Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires high school seniors to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which determines eligibility for federal, state and school financial aid programs in Pennsylvania.

Highlights:

• Requires high school seniors to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which determines eligibility for federal, state, and school financial aid programs in Pennsylvania (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that nothing in this bill shall be construed to require parents and legal guardians to provide personal financial information to a school entity (Sec. 1). 

• Defines “school entity” as an area career and technical school, charter school, cyber charter school, nonpublic school, private school, regional charter school, or school district (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect 60 days following passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 2).

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