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PSBA’s Reaction to Governor Shapiro’s Education Budget Proposals 

The Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) is encouraged by the continuation of investments in public education included in Governor Shapiro’s third budget address.     “The governor’s proposed budget demonstrates his commitment…

Legislators and Education Leaders Gather to Call for Cyber Charter Reform  

On Monday, legislators and education leaders gathered in the Capitol’s Media Center to call for common sense cyber charter reform.    In 2002, Pennsylvania’s Charter School Law, originally enacted in 1997,…

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PSBA’s Reaction to Governor Shapiro’s Education Budget Proposals 

The Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) is optimistic about the proposed investment of $1.8 billion in public education included in Governor Shapiro’s second budget address.   “The governor is demonstrating his…

More Than 90% of PA’s School Districts are Calling for Charter Reform

More than 90% of Pennsylvania’s locally elected school boards have passed a resolution calling on the General Assembly to enact meaningful charter reform, the Keystone Center for Charter Change at…

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PSBA Pleased with Prioritization of Public Education in 2021-22 State Budget

The Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) is pleased that the 2021-22 state budget will prioritize public schools and students by including significant increases for basic and special education subsidies, as well as the allocation of one-time federal funds to address critical learning and related needs. If…

Charter School Taskforce Report Released: The Outcome of a Multiyear Effort Spearheaded by PSBA

The Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) announced today, the release of a Charter School Task Force Report. The report is a result of a multiyear effort that began in December 2019, bringing together…