News from PSBA
PSBA stays actively involved in legal and legislative developments that impact public education in the commonwealth. Our policy, legal and government affairs professionals are reglarly called upon to provide background and expertise for education stakeholders, including legislators and reporters. Filter news from our associaiton using the categories below.
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 approved, a $300 million increase in basic education funding (BEF) represents one of the largest increases in history and should help ensure that local taxpayers are […]
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 school board directors, superintendents and school solicitors to examine the state’s current charter school law, along with previous efforts to update the law. In addition, […]
PSBA Applauds the Updated Vaccine Plan for Education Professionals
After advocating for Pennsylvania’s teachers and school personnel to receive priority in receiving the COVID-19 vaccination, the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) is pleased with Gov. Wolf’s announcement today to elevate this group to Phase 1a. “We appreciate that the governor and task force have prioritized these essential roles in receiving the vaccine and see […]
PA Education Associations Call on Wolf Administration to Prioritize COVID-19 Vaccine for School Staff
Pennsylvania education associations representing educators, support professionals, superintendents, business managers, principals, intermediate units, career and technical school administrators, and school boards today called on Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration to make providing the COVID-19 vaccine to school staff a priority. In a letter signed by the leaders of the Pennsylvania State Education Association, Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators, […]
PSBA’s Response to Governor Wolf’s Proposed 2021-22 State Budget
The Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) released its response to Governor Wolf’s proposed 2021-22 state budget. The Governor’s proposal shows that he has assessed and understands the significant and critical needs of public schools, students and communities and PSBA appreciates that many of the long- term challenges have been identified. Proposed investments dedicated to basic education, special […]