Bill > HB130

This bill proposes an amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution that would change how public education funding is structured and conceptualized. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 14 of Article III to shift from a general mandate of maintaining a "thorough and efficient system of public education" to a more student-centered approach that would require education spending to be allocated directly to individual students, allowing them to attend schools that best fit their specific needs. The proposed constitutional amendment would fundamentally alter the state's educational funding framework by emphasizing student choice and personalized educational pathways. The bill also outlines the procedural steps for implementing this constitutional amendment, which include the Secretary of the Commonwealth advertising the proposed changes and submitting the amendment to qualified voters at the first eligible general election after the General Assembly passes the amendment twice. This proposed change represents a significant shift in how Pennsylvania conceptualizes and funds public education, moving from a system-wide approach to a more individualized, student-focused model.

Education

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