Emmaus High School was honored to be one of Governor Josh Shapiro’s stops today as he travels the state to highlight the recently signed historic education funding bill. This legislation significantly increases K-12 funding across Pennsylvania, aiming to create brighter futures for students statewide.
As students across the Commonwealth return to school, they are benefitting from substantial new investments secured by Governor Shapiro and a bipartisan group of legislators. The 2024-25 budget includes a historic $1.1 billion in total increases in K-12 public education funding, the largest year-over-year increase in Commonwealth history. This budget delivers significant progress on building strong and safe school communities, adequately and equitably funding public schools, supporting our teachers, and ensuring that every Pennsylvania child has the freedom to chart their own course and the opportunity to succeed.
Dr. Kristen Campbell, Superintendent of Schools, commented on the impact of the new funding, “This legislation significantly increases K-12 funding, promising brighter futures for our students. We were pleased to host the Governor and look forward to the positive impact on our school community. For East Penn, the additional state revenues are critical in helping us offer competitive compensation to our staff, transition support positions to full-time, and support significant facilities projects that will enhance opportunities for all our students.”
The event brought together key figures in education and government, including:
- Dr. Kristen Campbell, Superintendent of Schools
- Dr. Khalid N. Mumin, Pennsylvania Secretary of Education
- Representative Peter Schweyer
- Senator Nick Miller
- Eric Luckenbill, Emmaus High School Teacher
- Mariam Mahmoud, Student Representative
The East Penn School District appreciates Governor Shapiro including Emmaus High School in his tour to discuss this important legislation. This visit provided an opportunity to showcase how the new funding will benefit our district and students, as well as schools across Pennsylvania.
