Upcoming Meetings & Hearings
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Past Meetings & Hearings
Meeting to consider SB 366 and SB 720; and HB 1877
Meeting to consider SB 128, SB 378, SB 402 and SB 835
Meeting to consider SB 116, SB 974 and SB 1014
Public hearing on cell phone policies in schools
News
Culver: Education Committee Approves Bills to Help CTE Students, Boost School Vision Screening
The Senate Education Committee, chaired by Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27), approved three bills on Tuesday to boost career and technical education (CTE), identify student vision problems earlier and give school districts the opportunity to offer a seal of biliteracy on diplomas. [Read More]
Senate Education Committee Advances Four Bills During Voting Meeting
Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27), chair of the Senate Education Committee, announced that the committee advanced four bills during its voting meeting held Monday, March 23, 2026. [Read More]
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]
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Members
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.