Pennsylvania’s $1.1B education spending projections questioned

Published February 24, 2024 7:03am ET

(The Center Square) – Gov. Josh Shapiro wants to spend $1.1 billion more on education during his second year in office.

It’s the first installment in a multi-year, multi-billion dollar plan to fulfill the state’s constitutional duty to fund poor and wealthy school districts equitably, while also paying for building repairs, and special and early education programs.