York County News

The Basic Education Funding Commission, co-chaired by state Rep. Mike Sturla and Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill, has announced details of its final meeting. The meeting will take place on Thursday, January 11 at 1 p.m. in Hearing Room 1 of the North Office Building in the Capitol Complex in Harrisburg.

During the meeting, the commission will present its findings and recommendations on basic education funding. The meeting will be streamed live on the commission's website at www.basiceducationfundingcommission.com/meetings. All presented materials will also be posted on the website following the meeting.

The commission, which has been working diligently to assess and analyze the current state of basic education funding in Pennsylvania, aims to provide recommendations that will ensure equitable and adequate funding for all students.

In anticipation of the final meeting, Rep. Mike Sturla expressed his enthusiasm for the commission's work, stating, "I believe that the findings and recommendations we present will help pave the way for a fair and effective basic education funding system in our state."

Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill echoed Sturla's sentiment, emphasizing the importance of their work, saying, "Our goal is to create a comprehensive and transparent funding formula that addresses the needs of all students across the Commonwealth."

The commission's final meeting marks an important milestone in the ongoing efforts to improve the education system in Pennsylvania. With the release of their findings and recommendations, the commission aims to provide a roadmap for policymakers to ensure that every student has access to a quality education.

As the meeting approaches, stakeholders eagerly await the commission's report and the potential impact it may have on the future of education funding in Pennsylvania.

To find out more, go to this link: https://senatorkristin.com/2024/01/10/basic-education-funding-commission-final-meeting-on-thursday-in-harrisburg/