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‘Stability not stopgaps’: Pa. lawmakers celebrate education budget increases

Lawmakers celebrated education funding increases tied to a Commonwealth Court ruling on Pennsylvania's school funding system.
William Penn School District received about $80 million in current funding, including $57 million for basic and special education and Ready to Learn grants.
District leaders credited funding for academic gains, noting growth in math and English across several elementary schools.
Eight of William Penn’s 11 elementary schools met or exceeded growth expectations in math and English.
The event referenced advocacy following a 2023 Commonwealth Court ruling declaring the funding system unconstitutional.
Gov. Josh Shapiro proposed a record education budget with a significant increase in 2025.
The district faced a $9 million deficit and budget impasse challenges prior to gains in performance.
Superintendent Eric Becoats attributed growth to better staffing and resources.
Lawmakers and administrators called for a stable, long-term funding system beyond one-time fixes.
The discussion included a capital funding plan under consideration to support ongoing improvements.

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