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Takac appointed to Pennsylvania State Board of Higher Education

Rep. Paul Takac    November 25, 2025 | 9:52 AM

STATE COLLEGE, Nov. 25 – State Rep. Paul Takac, D-Centre, has been appointed to serve on the Pennsylvania State Board of Higher Education, the body charged with guiding policy, oversight and long-term strategic planning for the commonwealth’s colleges and universities.

In this role, Takac will help shape statewide priorities that strengthen educational access, support institutional accountability and ensure that Pennsylvania remains competitive in an evolving global economy. As a member of the board, Takac will also serve on the new standing Policy Committee, which is charged with tracking key state- and federal-level policy issues, ensuring legal compliance and equity, and contributing to policy development and recommendations.

Takac has made equitable access to high-quality education a cornerstone of his career and his public service. Before joining the Pennsylvania House, Takac spent nearly 25 years working with K-12 school districts and institutions of higher education across the state and beyond, working with teachers, students and administrators in educational technology consulting. His recent legislative work on economic opportunity, workforce development, and full and fair funding for education mirrors the mission of the board—to expand pathways to high-quality, affordable post-secondary education while fostering innovation across the system. In addition to serving as chair of the Rural Population Revitalization Commission, Takac is also a member of PA House committees focused on education, community development and economic growth, where he consistently champions policies that eliminate barriers and open doors for Pennsylvania learners of all ages and from every ZIP code.

“I am deeply honored to join the State Board of Higher Education,” Takac said. “As a young person of limited means whose life was literally transformed by the opportunity to pursue a college degree, I know firsthand how impactful access to high-quality, affordable post-secondary education can be. Education is the single greatest investment we can make in our people and in our commonwealth. This appointment is a natural extension of my work in the legislature and on the House Education Committee: fighting for affordability, strengthening institutions and ensuring that every Pennsylvanian has a meaningful opportunity to learn, grow and succeed. I’m excited to bring the perspectives of students, families and the communities I represent to this important work.”

Takac’s office will continue to share updates as he begins this new appointment and works with stakeholders across the state to advance a stronger, more accessible higher education landscape for all.