Upcoming Meetings & Hearings
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Past Meetings & Hearings
Meeting to consider the nomination for Dr. Carrie Rowe as Secretary of Education
Meeting to consider SB 877 and SB 878; and HB 354 and HB 1405
Meeting to consider SB 375, SB 432, SB 733, SB 838 and SR 119
Public hearing on truancy and chronic absenteeism in Pennsylvania schools
News
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]
Senate Education Committee Advances Structured Literacy and PASS Scholarship Bills
The Senate Education Committee, chaired by Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27), advanced legislation to implement evidence-based reading instruction and establish the Pennsylvania Award for Student Success (PASS) Scholarship Program, both of which aim to provide students with resources for learning and advancing in and out of the classroom. [Read More]
Culver Appointed Chair of Senate Education Committee
Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) has been named Chairwoman of the Senate Education Committee for the 2025-2026 legislative session. [Read More]
Senate Education Committee Votes to Notify Parents of Type 1 Diabetes Symptoms
Parents would receive information detailing the warning signs of type 1 diabetes under legislation approved with bipartisan support by the Senate Education Committee today. [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.