Joint Statement from Education Law Center, Public Interest Law Center on Gov. Shapiro’s Budget Proposal

Education Law Center and Public Interest Law Center commented on Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Feb. 4, 2025, budget address and the steps needed to remedy Pennsylvania’s unconstitutional school funding system.

The statement notes: “A child’s time in school is a precious resource that we cannot afford to waste. We urge the General Assembly to take the baton from the governor, shorten the timeline for closing the adequacy gap, increase the basic education and special education line items, enact the cyber charter reform, and commit to a plan to bring our state into compliance. The Constitution requires it.” Read the statement here.