Lawmakers push for solutions to rural education funding disparities

Lawmakers push for solutions to rural education funding disparities

HARRISBURG — In response to growing concerns from rural school officials and taxpayers regarding inadequate funding increases in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed budget, Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) are calling for urgent action to address disparities…

Baker and Culver Push for Solutions to Rural Education Funding Disparities - Senator Baker

HARRISBURG – In response to growing concerns from rural school officials and taxpayers regarding inadequate funding increases in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed budget, Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) are calling for urgent action to address disparities in education funding across Pennsylvania’s rural communities. In a letter to Acting Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Dr. Carrie Rowe, the senators outlined the challenges…