Pennsylvania Senate budget plan omits $565M boost for underfunded schools, drawing criticism
The Pennsylvania Senate passed a $47.9 billion budget plan excluding a $565 million boost for underfunded schools, drawing criticism from Democrats. The funding was part of a House proposal responding to a court ruling on education inequity. Senate Republicans defended the plan for avoiding tax hikes and funding pensions. Governor Shapiro and Democrats criticised the omission. The budget passed 27-23, with no final agreement yet, amid calls for bipartisan cooperation to resolve funding gaps.
The Pennsylvania Senate passed a $47.9 billion budget plan excluding a $565 million boost for underfunded schools, drawing criticism from Democrats. The funding was part of a House proposal responding to a court ruling on education inequity. Senate Republicans defended the plan for avoiding tax hikes and funding pensions. Governor Shapiro and Democrats criticised the omission. The budget passed 27-23, with no final agreement yet, amid calls for bipartisan cooperation to resolve funding gaps.
