A letter from The Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators (PASA) SB 2 remains a high priority in the Senate. Under the bill, parents of students in low-achieving schools can receive funds in the form of Education Savings Accounts (ESA) to attend a participating nonpublic school and for other expenses. “Low-achieving” is defined as the lowest […]

ACTION ALERT: Please call your member of the State House immediately! ASK: VOTE NO on House Bill 1213 which is being rushed to the floor for a vote WHY:  The legislation would tie school districts’ hands to challenge under assessed property taxes. When large property owners pay less than their fair share – homeowners end up […]

PSBA raises concerns with expansion of workplace mandates. This week PSBA told the House Labor and Industry Committee that the provisions under House Bill 1082 (Rep. Harkins, D-Erie) regarding workplace safety would add a layer of unnecessary and expensive mandates for school districts. During a public hearing to discuss the bill, PSBA Senior Director of Legal Services […]