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 Announces the Launch of the Keystone Center for Charter Change
The Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) announced today, the launch of the Keystone Center for Charter Change. PSBA has long advocated on behalf of its membership—the public school districts of the commonwealth—for change to Pennsylvania’s flawed and outdated Charter School Law. “PSBA is pleased to continue this important work in support of our public school districts, […]
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 […]
Over 300 Pennsylvania School Boards Adopt Resolutions for Charter Funding Reform
Between 2018 and 2019, Pennsylvania school districts spent over $2 billion in taxpayer money on mandatory payments to brick-and-mortar and cyber charter schools. The school boards from over 300 school districts across Pennsylvania have now adopted resolutions calling for the General Assembly to enact significant charter funding reform. This represents a majority of all school districts in […]
PSBA Statement on Latest State Guidance
The additional guidance released today by the Department of Health (DOH) and the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) was needed and warranted and we trust this information will be helpful for local school leaders in making informed decisions for their school districts. The timing of its release, however, is at a point where school leaders […]