Burns: Bill to guarantee in-state tuition for children in reassigned military families approved by committee

Rep. Frank Burns May 8, 2019 | 12:23 PM

HARRISBURG, May 8 – A bill to ensure children of active-duty military families receive in-state tuition rates, even if their parent is reassigned to another state, was unanimously approved in committee today, state Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, announced.

Burns said his measure, H.B. 1050, would ensure military families are guaranteed the in-state tuition rate as soon as a student enrolls or registers at a community college or submits an enrollment deposit to a four-year public college or university, even if their military parent is later reassigned to another state.

“Guaranteeing the in-state tuition rate is the right thing to do. Military families shouldn’t be penalized when they are reassigned out of state,” Burns said. “It is crucial that we protect the opportunities our military families have earned.”

Burns added his legislation continues to garner support from both parties.

“With today’s vote, we are one step closer to helping our military families and addressing this oversight,” Burns said.

House Bill 1050 now heads to the full House for further consideration.

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