Pre-kindergarten investments PA Pre-K Counts receives an additional $10 million Head Start receives $39.1 million Early intervention programs for children ages 3-5 with developmental disabilities receive $237.5 million Ready to Learn Block Grant Half of this $200 million grant will be distributed through the former Accountability Block Grant. The remainder is allocated through a “student-focused […]
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Education Roundtable Discussion
On May 21, the Chester County Intermediate Unit was host to a roundtable discussion on education issues in Pennsylvania. Panelists included members of major educational organizations (PA State Education Association, Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, Network for Public Education, PA School Boards Association) and district representatives from Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, Chester and Philadelphia counties. The event […]
Impact of budget shortfall on education
The House and Senate return to session on Monday June 2 with hopes of finalizing a budget by month’s end. With over a $1 billion budget shortfall, there is concern that education funding will be targeted. On May 27, Senator Smucker cautioned districts “Clearly my advice (to schools) would be not to count on (state) […]
Auditor General Charter School Report
On May 12, Auditor General Eugene DePasquale released “Pennsylvania Charter School Accountability and Transparency: Time for a Tune-Up”. The report is a result of numerous public meetings earlier this year consisting of testimony from education professionals and a variety of school district and charter representatives. From input received at public meetings, along with audits of […]
Hearing on Amendment to Senate Bill 76, Property Tax Reform bill
On April 30, the Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on Senator Argall’s amendment to Senate Bill 76, which proposes to: Increase the state’s Personal Income Tax from 3.07% to 4.34% Increase the state’s Sales and Use Tax from 6% to 7 % (7% to 8% in Pittsburgh and 8% to 9% in Philadelphia) Expand […]