Senate Education Committee Advances Bipartisan Bills to Remove Barriers for Teachers, Military Families Moving to Pennsylvania
June 27, 2023

Senate Education Committee Advances Bipartisan Bills to Remove Barriers for Teachers, Military Families Moving to Pennsylvania

The Senate Education Committee advanced a bill sponsored by committee chairman Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today to remove barriers to acquiring certification for qualified teachers moving to Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Senate Education Committee Gives Favorable Recommendation to Acting Sec. of Education Khalid Mumin
June 26, 2023

Senate Education Committee Gives Favorable Recommendation to Acting Sec. of Education Khalid Mumin

The Senate Education Committee held a confirmation hearing for the Acting Secretary of Education, Dr. Khalid Mumin, today, reporting his nomination to the full Senate with a favorable recommendation by a vote of 9-2, according to committee chairman Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).  [Read More]

Senate Education Committee Advances Bills to Require AEDs in Schools, Ensure More Students File Financial Aid Applications
June 19, 2023

Senate Education Committee Advances Bills to Require AEDs in Schools, Ensure More Students File Financial Aid Applications

The Senate Education Committee held a voting meeting today, advancing a bill to require automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) in every Pennsylvania school and a bill to make the filing of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) a requirement for high school graduation, according to committee chairman Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).  [Read More]

Bills to Protect Student Information from Misuse Online, Support Adult Education Programs Advanced by Senate Education Committee
June 6, 2023

Bills to Protect Student Information from Misuse Online, Support Adult Education Programs Advanced by Senate Education Committee

The Senate Education Committee met today and advanced five bills with bipartisan support, according to committee chairman Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). Argall noted that today’s votes continued the work of the committee to improve Pennsylvania’s education system.  [Read More]

Program to Repair, Build Schools Examined by Senate Education Committee
May 23, 2023

Program to Repair, Build Schools Examined by Senate Education Committee

A program to repair outdated and deteriorating schools and build new schools was the focus of a public hearing of the Senate Education Committee chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today.  [Read More]

Senate Education Committee Reviews Teacher Shortages
May 22, 2023

Senate Education Committee Reviews Teacher Shortages

Legislative solutions to the ongoing teacher shortages affecting parts of Pennsylvania were considered during a hearing of the Senate Education Committee chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) today.  [Read More]

School Finances Reviewed by Senate Education Committee
March 15, 2023

School Finances Reviewed by Senate Education Committee

Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) chaired a public hearing of the Senate Education Committee today reviewing school budgeting and general fund balances.  [Read More]

Legislation to Return Whole Milk to Schools Approved by Senate Education Committee
March 1, 2023

Legislation to Return Whole Milk to Schools Approved by Senate Education Committee

Two pieces of legislation encouraging Pennsylvania schools to again offer whole milk in school lunches were approved by the Senate Education Committee today, according to committee chair Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).  [Read More]

Public Hearing Focuses on Parental Rights, Bill to Ensure Safe Ballot Transfer Advances
October 18, 2022

Public Hearing Focuses on Parental Rights, Bill to Ensure Safe Ballot Transfer Advances

The Senate State Government Committee held a public hearing reviewing Senate Bill 996, sponsored by Senator Doug Mastriano (R-33), which would codify the rights of parents over the upbringing of their children, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29). The committee also held a voting meeting and advanced four bills, including a bill to ensure the safe transport of ballots.  [Read More]

Right-to-Know Reforms Advanced by Senate State Government Committee
September 20, 2022

Right-to-Know Reforms Advanced by Senate State Government Committee

Two bills to update Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law, the key statute governing transparency in state government, were passed by the Senate State Government Committee today, according to committee chairman Senator David G. Argall (R-29).  [Read More]

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