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“What is happening right now will reverberate for generations—and not in a good way. Parents need to stand together. Do no harm to Pennsylvania’s children!“ – Sharon Sedlar
As budget negotiations continue, we encourage lawmakers to keep students – not systems – at the center of every decision.
Below is information pertaining to Officers and Leadership in both the House and Senate. These are the people currently in the budget discussions, and to whom you should direct your concern and commentary (in addition to your own district Senator and Representative!). Share your thoughts!
Parents: We Need You Now!
Senator Kim L. Ward
President Pro Tempore
Senate District 39
(717) 787-6063
Senator Joe Pittman
Majority Floor Leader
Senate District 41
(717) 787-8724
Senator Jay Costa
Minority Floor Leader
Senate District 43
(717) 787-7683
Representative Joanna E. McClinton
Speaker
House District 191
(717) 772-9850
Representative Matthew D. Bradford
Majority Leader
House District 70
(717) 772-2572
Representative Jesse Topper
Republican Leader
House District 78
(717) 787-7076
Senator Scott Martin
Majority Appropriations Committee Chair
Senate District 13
(717) 787-6535
Senator Vincent J. Hughes
Minority Appropriations Committee Chair
Senate District 7
(717) 787-7112
Representative Jordan A. Harris
Majority Appropriations Committee Chair
House District 186
(717) 783-1540
Representative James B. Struzzi II (Jim Struzzi)
Republican Appropriations Committee Chair
House District 62
(717) 705-7173
Representative Robert F. Matzie
Majority Caucus Chair
House District 16
(717) 787-4444
Representative Martina A. White
Republican Caucus Chair
House District 170
(717) 787-6740
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Which students will be casualties in this year’s budget?
“When education decisions are made quietly, quickly, and without meaningful public input, real children pay the price. Every scholarship, every charter seat, every cyber option, and every homeschool freedom represents a student whose needs may not be met by a one-size-fits-all system.”
Why has Pennsylvania turned against kids and families??
“This is not about “us vs. them.” These are children—many of whom have already been failed by the very system now trying to crush their educational opportunities and futures. This is both/and.”
Be part of the Harrisburg conversation in shaping your child’s education
“Legislators are in office to serve the people, and when parents speak, they listen! Even if they don’t agree, they do hear you – and know that you’re paying attention.”
“ALL children, regardless of economic status or zip code, should have full access to a wealth of quality education options to suit them.”
