Upcoming Meetings & Hearings
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Past Meetings & Hearings
Meeting to consider SB 116, SB 974 and SB 1014
Public hearing on cell phone policies in schools
Joint public hearing on AI in education and workforce development
Meeting to consider the nomination for Dr. Carrie Rowe as Secretary of Education
News
Senator Culver Chairs Senate Education Committee Meeting to Advance Key Education Bills
Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R 27), Chair of the Senate Education Committee, convened a voting meeting to consider several bills focused on strengthening educational opportunities, supporting students, and addressing challenges facing Pennsylvania schools. [Read More]
Senate Education Committee Examines Cell Phone Use and Policy in Pennsylvania Schools
The Senate Education Committee, chaired by Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27), held a public hearing today to examine how Pennsylvania schools are managing student cell phone use and to explore whether statewide policy guidance is needed to address classroom disruption, learning, and student safety. [Read More]
Joint Senate Hearing Explores Artificial Intelligence in Education and Workforce Development
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom and how schools are adapting programs to prepare students for changing workforce demands were the topics of a public hearing Monday held by the Senate Education Committee, chaired by Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27), and the Senate Communications and Technology Committee, chaired by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24). [Read More]
Senate Education Committee Advances Nomination of Dr. Carrie Rowe as Secretary of Education
The Senate Education Committee, chaired by Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27), met today and voted unanimously to advance the nomination of Dr. Carrie Rowe to serve as Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Education. [Read More]
Senate Education Committee Holds Hearing on Chronic Absenteeism and Truancy
The Senate Education Committee held a public hearing on Monday, May 12, to examine the growing issue of chronic absenteeism and truancy in Pennsylvania schools and explore policy solutions to improve student attendance and long-term success. [Read More]
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The committee is responsible for considering issues and legislation related to Pennsylvania’s education system, including school safety, funding issues and post-secondary opportunities for students.
The panel maintains oversight of the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency and other state boards and commissions pertaining to education.