Pennsylvania Governor Proposes Overhaul of State's Higher Education System

Gov. Josh Shapiro's Plan Aims to Improve Affordability and Performance, with Details to be Released in February Budget Address

Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania has proposed a sweeping overhaul of the state's higher education system, aiming to improve affordability and performance.
The plan includes consolidating 10 state universities and 15 community colleges under one governance system.
Shapiro's proposal also includes a cap of $1,000 per semester on tuition and fees for median-income Pennsylvanians making $70,000 or less.
The plan proposes a performance-based funding formula that rewards institutions for achieving beneficial outcomes for the state.
More details of the plan will be released during Shapiro's budget address on Feb. 6.