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 Presents Senator Wayne Langerholc with Champion of Public Education Award
The Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) recently presented Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R – 35) with a Champion of Public Education award. The PSBA Champion of Public Education award recognizes lawmakers for their outstanding support of traditional public schools during a two-year legislative session. This support is measured by the legislator’s voting record, bills introduced, attendance and involvement at […]
Historic Investment in Education Applauded by Pennsylvania School Boards Association
The Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) is pleased that Governor Wolf and the legislature have partnered to invest over $1 billion additional dollars into public schools as part of the 2022-23 state budget agreement. This additional funding is essential to help pay for the significant mandates placed on public schools and ensure additional resources are directed into the classroom. […]
PSBA Presents Representative Jason Ortitay with Champion of Public Education Award
The Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) presented Representative Jason Ortitay (R-Allegheny) with a Champion of Public Education award during an advocacy day that drew more than 150 school leaders to the Capitol. The PSBA Champion of Public Education award recognizes lawmakers for their outstanding support of traditional public schools during a two-year legislative session. This support […]
PSBA Presents Representative Joe Ciresi with Champion of Public Education Award
The Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) presented Representative Joe Ciresi (D-Montgomery) with a Champion of Public Education award during an advocacy day that drew more than 150 school leaders to the Capitol. The PSBA Champion of Public Education award recognizes lawmakers for their outstanding support of traditional public schools during a two-year legislative session. This support […]
150+ School Leaders Rally at Capitol for Funding and Relief from Costly Legislative Mandates
Today, more than 150 public school leaders, including superintendents and school board directors, convened at the Capitol to call for increased investments in public education in the 2022-23 state budget and mandate relief as part of a joint advocacy day hosted by the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) and the Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators (PASA). In support […]