Finishing the Job to Fully and Fairly Fund Our Schools
The House of Representatives recently passed legislation that would answer the call from Commonwealth Court to fix Pennsylvania’s unconstitutional education funding system.
House Bill 2370 would end generations of the underfunding of Pennsylvania public schools. It would also provide $1 billion for property tax relief.
A recent report from University of Pennsylvania analysts have determined that fully funding our public schools would result in improved student outcomes including an additional 3,800 high school graduates and a 4.54% increase in college enrollment. Societal benefits include higher earnings for high school graduates over time and teacher salaries in underfunded districts like Philadelphia’s possibly increasing by more than $7,000. Another benefit, researchers said, would be the creation of more than 18,000 K-12 jobs.
“The passage of House Bill 2370 is an important and necessary step toward fixing Pennsylvania’s unconstitutional education funding system. I applaud every lawmaker in the House who met the moment and voted to deliver equality for every student in Pennsylvania.”
Senator Hughes
It’s time to finish the job for students, teachers, and communities!
Senator Hughes and his Democratic colleagues in the Senate are ready to move HB2370 and get it to the Governor’s desk. They are calling on Senate Republicans, who are in the majority, to do what is morally and fiscally responsible for students and the future of Pennsylvania by supporting this legislation.
“I’ve been in this fight for a long time, and I’m proud of every advocate, leader, and lawmaker who I’ve stood next to for not giving up. We’re so close to the finish line of making a real impact for our K-12 students and we will not stop until we get the job done.”
– Senator Vincent Hughes
Join us in this fight to invest in education in Pennsylvania. Call your lawmakers and the Governor to let them know you support full and fair funding of public schools!