an irrational and inequitable school financing arrangement that drastically underfunds school districts across the Commonwealth and discriminates against children on the basis of the taxable property and household incomes in…
Morethe additional dollars for schools help, this budget increase provides only a small fraction of what is needed for an adequately and equitably funded statewide public education system. The heavy…
MoreThe Board and Staff of the Education Law Center are thrilled to announce that Maura McInerney has been named ELC’s Legal Director! Maura, an attorney at the Education Law Center…
Morecounting enrollment trends, the new formula — which was authored by a bipartisan commission — seeks to improve things by acknowledging that educating certain students costs more. Districts will receive…
MoreAct, 20 U.S.C. §1400 et seq. Pennsylvania State Board of Education Regulations, 22 Pa. Code 4.26 PA Basic Education Circular (BEC), Educating English Learners (ELs) Board Policy – 102, 1012…
Morestrong accountability standards to ensure that schools invest efficiently and effectively. The Campaign’s proposal combines a new funding formula with recommendations for greater efficiencies and strong accountability. 1. New Formula…
Moreabsences. Schools can use this tool to identify attendance barriers and take action steps to be in compliance with truancy laws once a barrier is identified. Magisterial District Court Judges Tool…
Morefor basic education and special education programs creates a dual funding gap, one that particularly affects students in low wealth school districts. These districts serve most of Pennsylvania’s Black and…
MoreLaw Center Education Matters in the Cumberland Valley Education Policy and Leadership Center Education Voters-PA Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce Keystone State Education Coalition Lutheran Advocacy Ministries NAACP of PA…
More— the resources necessary to succeed in the classroom and beyond,” said ELC Executive Director, Rhonda Brownstein, a founding member of the campaign, and one its executive committee members. The…
Moreemergency basis while awaiting foster care placement and who qualifies as homeless under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. The complaint asserts that New Castle Area School District, where C.T. was…
MoreCyberbullying is bullying that takes place over digital devices including computers, cell phones, and tablets. The same rules that require a school to investigate and intervene to prevent in-person bullying…
MoreDistrict should examine policies and practices that hinder equal access for parents and students such as the use of an on-line school selection process for accessing high schools, School Advisory…
More3 characteristics, such as poverty, English language proficiency, and disability, and different school district characteristics, such as local tax effort and cost of living — is designed to drive state…
MoreStudents who are pregnant and parenting deserve the opportunity to complete their education free from bias and discrimination and in a learning environment that is supportive and affirming. This fact…
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