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News Release

Apr 16, 2025 - Abney introduces bills for cyber charter school reform, reproductive health care
Mar 20, 2025 - Schweyer responds to executive order to gut U.S. Dept. of Education
Feb 26, 2025 - Education Committee Informational Meeting on Teacher Certifications
Feb 19, 2025 - Schweyer supports nomination of Dr. Carrie Rowe to serve as Secretary of Education
Feb 3, 2025 - House Education Committee holds informational meeting on academic performance, student progress
Nov 22, 2024 - Schweyer issues statement on resignation of Pennsylvania’s education secretary
Nov 19, 2024 - Schweyer alerts students, families the 2025-26 FAFSA is now open
Oct 10, 2024 - House Education Committee holds hearing on school safety and security
Sep 17, 2024 - Education Committee roundtable discusses college affordability
Sep 16, 2024 - Education Committee highlights importance of adult literacy programs
Sep 13, 2024 - Schweyer appointed to new State Board of Higher Education
Jul 11, 2024 - Schweyer: Budget delivers for Pennsylvania students, teachers, families and taxpayers
Jun 10, 2024 - House passes bill to make significant changes to PA’s education funding system
May 16, 2024 - Schweyer statement on passing of former House Education Committee Chairman Rep. James Roebuck
May 3, 2024 - House Education Committee hearing focuses on financial support, resources for historically black colleges and universities
May 3, 2024 - House Education Committee hearing highlights importance of restoring Pennsylvania’s skilled, diverse educator workforce
Feb 6, 2024 - Schweyer applauds Shapiro’s education priorities in budget address
Jan 17, 2024 - House Education Committee convenes two-day hearing to address mental health in schools
Jan 11, 2024 - Schweyer statement on Basic Education Funding Commission report
Dec 21, 2023 - State lawmakers tout budget funding for school facilities

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Testimony

Apr 25, 2025 - Informational Meeting on PA Cyber Charter School Outcomes
Feb 25, 2025 - Teacher Certifications Informational Meeting Testimony
Feb 3, 2025 - Education Committee Informational Meeting on Future Ready PA Index Testimony
Oct 10, 2024 - Education Committee Informational Meeting on School Safety and Security
Sep 17, 2024 - Education Committee Informational Meeting on College Affordability
Sep 16, 2024 - Education Committee Informational Meeting on Adult Literacy Testimony
May 3, 2024 - Public Hearing on Teacher Certification/Teacher Pipeline Initiatives
May 2, 2024 - Public Hearing on HBCU Financial Support & Resources
Apr 29, 2024 - Education Committee Informational Meeting on Imagination Libraries & Student Journalism Protection Testimony
Jan 18, 2024 - Education Committee Informational Meeting on Mental Health, Day 2 Testimony
Jan 17, 2024 - Education Committee Informational Meeting on Mental Health, Day 1 Testimony
Nov 13, 2023 - Student Assessments & Early Literacy Testimony
Oct 30, 2023 - School Transportation & Bus Driver Shortage Testimony
Oct 19, 2023 - Dual Enrollment & College Affordability Informational Meeting Testimony
Oct 17, 2023 - Dental Screenings for Students Informational Meeting Testimony
Aug 10, 2023 - Level Up Hearing Testimony
Apr 12, 2023 - Teacher Shortages Hearing Testimony
Mar 30, 2023 - Childhood Nutrition Hearing Testimony

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