Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf joined parents, teachers and school administrators today at the Capitol to celebrate historic investments in education during the governor’s tenure. Over the past five years the governor has secured a $1.4 billion increase in education funding from pre-k through college, including nearly $800 million for basic education, $140 million…
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf announced today that more than 220 elementary schools will receive grants totaling almost $5.5 million to provide students with fresh fruits and vegetables during the school day. “Children are better prepared to learn when they have access to healthy food choices during their day,” Governor Wolf said. “By expanding…
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today signed into law House Bill 1324, known as the PA GI Bill, which creates a program allowing spouses and children of Pennsylvania National Guard (PNG) members to attend college at no or reduced cost. The PA GI Bill, or Military Family Education Program, is the first program of…
Harrisburg, PA – Funding for pre-k to 12 education has increased by $1.2 billion and early education assistance has doubled since Governor Wolf took office. Today, the governor was joined by preschool children and Pre-K for PA to celebrate Pennsylvania’s historic education investments, including this year’s $265 million funding increase for pre-k to 12 education.…
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf vetoed House Bill 800. “Education is the cornerstone of democracy, and it is my job as the leader of this commonwealth to ensure fairness and accountability in our classrooms. House Bill 800 would pour funding into a program that lacks these two critical aspects,” said Gov. Wolf. “We…
