The State-related University Nonpreferred Appropriation Act of 2026 provides funding for State-related universities in Pennsylvania for the fiscal year from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The bill outlines the payment structure, requiring monthly payments based on estimated costs submitted by the universities. It mandates that these institutions maintain proper records of expenditures and file a detailed statement of all expenditures within 120 days after the fiscal year ends. The Auditor General is tasked with reviewing these statements and has the authority to audit and disallow any expenditures that do not comply with the act.

Additionally, the bill specifies appropriations for each State-related university, including The Pennsylvania State University, the University of Pittsburgh, Temple University, and Lincoln University, with designated amounts for general support and specific programs. Notably, it imposes restrictions on the use of funds, particularly for the University of Pittsburgh, prohibiting the use of appropriated money for personnel and operations of an environmental law clinic and limiting expenditures to those directly related to student instruction and services. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.