The Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) recognizes the passage of the 2026-27 state budget, which builds on the significant investments in public education included in last year’s budget.
The $50.85 billion spending plan continues the commonwealth’s commitment to Pennsylvania’s students and schools through continued funding for the adequacy supplement, which drives additional state resources to schools found to have been underfunded, increased Basic Education and Special Education funding to help schools offset increases in mandated costs, and investments in school safety to help keep students safe. The budget also includes several notable victories for public education, including continuing universal free breakfast, providing funding to help schools implement structured literacy initiatives, and further investments in the Solar for Schools and student teacher stipend programs.
“We appreciate the collaboration shown by the governor and General Assembly in reaching agreement on this year’s budget,” said PSBA CEO Nathan Mains. “This budget builds on the significant investments made last year and continues Pennsylvania’s progress toward providing school districts with the resources they need to support students, strengthen educational programs and prepare for another successful school year.”
PSBA views this budget as another important step in the commonwealth’s ongoing effort to strengthen and promote public education. Meaningful policy provisions contained within the past several budget cycles and this budget further Pennsylvania’s long-term education funding needs.
The association looks forward to continuing its work with the governor and General Assembly to build on these investments to ensure every student has continued access to a high-quality public education.
