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This bill designates a specific section of State Route 611, also known as Broad Street, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from Spring Garden Street to Callowhill Street, as "Dr. Constance E. Clayton Way" to honor her significant contributions. The bill includes extensive findings detailing Dr. Clayton's remarkable career, highlighting her pioneering work as the first African American and first woman superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia, where she implemented innovative educational programs, achieved fiscal stability, and improved student outcomes. It also recognizes her leadership in early childhood education, her service with the U.S. Department of Labor's Women's Bureau, her academic achievements including multiple doctorates, her extensive board memberships, and her lifelong dedication to the arts and cultural institutions. The Department of Transportation will be responsible for installing appropriate signage to mark this designation.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb1191