PSBA News

Fiscal Impacts of the Governor’s 2023-24 State Budget

Governor Shapiro's budget proposal for fiscal year 2023-24 will be presented on March 7. As always, PSBA will be prepared to present our analysis in response. PSBA Government Affairs experts will discuss the impacts on local school budgets in a recorded presentation… More

Advocacy Day is Now Virtual

The 2023 Spring Advocacy Day is now virtual! Join us on April 18 to connect with fellow school directors, school business managers and superintendents… More

New child exploitation prevention resources available

The federal SchoolSafety.gov website serves as a one-stop access point for information, resources, guidance, and evidence-based practices on a range of school safety topics and threats. The website recently launched new resources to help schools prevent, identify and respond to child exploitation… More

Important Pennsylvania Election Dates and Information

Last week marked the start of Pennsylvania’s 2023 election cycle, with the first day to circulate and file nomination petitions for local elections on February 14. Other key dates regarding nomination petitions and papers, voter registration, and elections can be found on the PA Department of State, Bureau of Elections webpage… More

Shapiro Administration: $6.5 Million in Grants Available to Support Dual Credit Programs Harrisburg, PA

Last week, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced that $6.5 million in grant funding is available to enable more high school students to enroll in dual credit programs across the Commonwealth. Dual credit programs enable high school students to earn both high school and postsecondary credit… More

2023 Spring Legal Roundup

Learn about significant developments in school law at PSBA’s 2023 Spring Legal Roundup on March 22 from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. This engaging and interactive three-hour educational event will be held in person at PSBA’s headquarters in Mechanicsburg and virtually via Zoom simultaneously… More

2023 State of Education report release

PSBA recently released the 2023 State of Education report. Since its start in 2017, this annual report has served as a barometer of not only the key indicators of public school performance but also the timely challenges that public schools are facing and how they are coping with them… More

PSBA seeks to fill vacancies on PIAA District Committees and PIAA Board of Directors

PSBA seeks members interested in serving as the school board representative to their local PIAA District Committee. Representatives are needed in all 12 PIAA Districts (see map). The association is also seeking a representative to serve on the PIAA Board of Directors… More

PSBA’s Member Statement: School Funding Decision

PSBA is pleased that this week’s ruling in the school funding trial acknowledges the fact that the state has not fulfilled its obligation to provide the resources needed to ensure every student can succeed academically, socially and civically, even as public schools continue to innovate and adapt to meet the evolving needs of students… More

Learning and grant opportunities for schools and teachers available

Through a special relationship with Grants Office LLC, PSBA offers members information on upcoming grants and grant-seeking tools… More