Pennsylvania's New State Budget Boosts K-12 Education Funding by Nearly $680 Million

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed a $50.8 billion state budget that includes a substantial increase of nearly $680 million for PreK-12 education, ensuring every school district receives additional funding. The budget allocates $565 million for adequacy and tax equity funding, $120 million for mental health and school safety improvements, and increases for basic and special education. Additionally, it provides a $10 million boost for career and technical education programs and adds $10 million to a student-teacher stipend program, aiming to address workforce development and teacher shortages.