Pennsylvania’s school funding system is broken. It is unfair and inadequate. PA ranks 42nd in state share for education.

Pennsylvania’s school funding system has been ruled unconstitutional by the state’s highest court. Currently, 70% of Pennsylvania students are affected by a $4 billion adequacy gap, demonstrating the severe underfunding of our public education system.

The impact of this underfunding is significant but targeted funding is already showing positive results. Schools that have received additional resources are hiring more teachers, restoring vital programs, and improving their facilities. However, all 500 school districts need support through increases in basic education funding (BEF) and special education funding (SEF) to keep pace with rising costs.

Essential reforms, including cyber charter funding changes, are crucial to ensure that education funding keeps pace with inflation across districts. Without these reforms, even increased funding won’t be sufficient to meet our students’ needs.