Pennsylvania’s state budget provides an additional $157 million for Philadelphia schools. This forms part of a larger $670 million increase in statewide school funding. The budget does not include a proposed cellphone ban.
Key Points
- Additional $157 million allocated to Philadelphia schools
- Total education funding boost reaches $670 million
- No statewide cellphone ban included in the budget
Implications for Educational Freedom
The funding increase directs resources to the Philadelphia public school district. No measures expanding school choice options or parental rights in education are included. Local districts maintain control over policies such as cellphone use.
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