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 cautions against misinterpretation of 2021 state assessment scores
The Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) acknowledges today’s release by the PA Department of Education (PDE) of the 2021 statewide assessment results, emphasizing that the impact of extensive pandemic-related disruptions makes use of the data to draw conclusions about the performance of school districts during the pandemic invalid and inappropriate. The association notes that since […]
PSBA Pleased with Support for Public Schools in Governor’s Budget
The Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) is pleased with the prioritization of the commonwealth’s public schools and students as outlined in Governor Tom Wolf’s eighth and final budget address. Further cementing his legacy of support for public education, the Governor’s proposed budget continues to make much needed investments in public education. “In recent years, the Wolf Administration […]
PSBA recognizes Laura Johnson as 2021 Allwein Society inductee
On January 20, 2022, the Pennsylvania School Boards Association recognized Laura Johnson of the Pottstown School District as the 2021 inductee into the Allwein Society, the association’s recognition program honoring school directors who are outstanding leaders and advocates on behalf of public schools and students. Johnson was presented with the award by PSBA CEO Nathan […]
PSBA Requests PA House of Representatives Oppose House Bill 1254
The Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA), on behalf of the 4,500 elected officials who govern the commonwealth’s public school districts, requests that the Pennsylvania House of Representatives oppose House Bill 1254, which mandates the creation of a voucher program in school districts. Under the bill, any school district that does not “provide full-time in-person instruction or […]
PSBA Responds to Mask Mandates in Pennsylvania’s Public Schools
The Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) is responding to today’s announcement from Governor Wolf, instituting a statewide mask mandate for all K-12 students while in school buildings. PSBA understands the order is in response to the spread of the Delta variant and is being made by Acting Health Secretary Beam under her authority to issue […]