Champion of Public Education Award

The Champion of Public Education award is presented by the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) to state lawmakers in recognition of outstanding support of traditional public schools during a two-year legislative session.

Support for traditional public schools is measured in the following ways:

• The legislator’s voting record. PSBA informs lawmakers in advance which votes will be considered as PSBA Key Votes and asks lawmakers.
• The bills introduced by the legislator.
• The legislator’s attendance at and involvement with their local public schools.
• The legislator’s willingness to work with PSBA.

The 2022 Champion of Public Education awards have been presented to:

• Representative Joe Ciresi
• Representative Jason Ortitay