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This resolution urges the Governor to develop a comprehensive legislative plan to improve basic education in Pennsylvania's public schools by establishing an advisory commission with diverse membership, including parents, teachers, administrators, business leaders, higher education representatives, and legislators. The commission would be tasked with studying and recommending solutions to critical educational challenges, specifically examining four key areas: identifying the most reliable and equitable sources of state and local education funding, determining appropriate educational programs and educator-to-student ratios needed for success in the global economy, exploring the Department of Education's role in supporting financially distressed school districts, and suggesting potential revisions to the Public School Code, including recommendations for shared services and school district consolidation. The resolution highlights the context of significant budget shortfalls facing school districts, which have led to reductions in educational programs like kindergarten, libraries, and arts education, as well as furloughs of experienced educators. Ultimately, the resolution calls for a thoughtful and cohesive approach to addressing the complex challenges facing public education in the Commonwealth.

Education

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