June 20, 2022
Meeting to consider SB 766, SB 1243, SB 1277, SB 1278, HB 2169
Senate Education Committee | June 21, 2022 | 12 Noon | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-A [Read More]
Author: Brigitte S.
June 13, 2022
Meeting to consider House Concurrent Regulatory Review Resolution Number 1
Senate Education Committee | Tuesday, June 14, 2022 | Off the floor | Rules Room [Read More]
May 24, 2022
Meeting to consider SB 1244, HB 972 and HB 1041
Senate Education Committee | May 24, 2022 | 10:30 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-A [Read More]
March 14, 2022
Meeting to consider a letter to the IRRC regarding charter and cyber charter schools
Senate Education Committee | Tuesday, March 15, 2022 | 11:00 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-B | [Read More]
February 7, 2022
Meeting to consider SB 232
Senate Education Committee | Monday, February 7, 2022 | 12:30 p.m. | Room 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]
January 19, 2022
Martin: Senate Education Committee Approves School Choice Expansion
The Senate Education Committee approved legislation Wednesday that will expand school choice for thousands of students across Pennsylvania, said Chairman Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
January 14, 2022
Meeting to consider SB 527
Senate Education Committee | Wednesday, January 19, 2022 | 9:30 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-A [Read More]
November 8, 2021
Senate Committee Advances Bills Prioritizing Parental Role in Students’ Education
Sen. Scott Martin (R-13), the chair of the Senate Education Committee, and other members of the committee voted to advance a legislative package that would prioritize the role of parents and guardians in the educational process and give them greater control as they advocate for their children. [Read More]
November 5, 2021
Meeting to consider bills
Senate Education Committee | Monday, November 8, 2021 | Off the Floor | Rules Room [Read More]
November 5, 2021
Meeting to consider bills and a letter to the IRRC
Senate Education Committee | Monday, November 8, 2021 | 12:00 noon | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-B [Read More]
November 5, 2021
Senator Martin Announces Education Committee to Vote on Bills Giving Parents Control of Their Children’s Education
Senator Scott Martin (R-13), the chair of the Senate Education Committee, and other members of the committee will consider bills that would give more educational control to students’ greatest advocates: their parents. [Read More]
October 26, 2021
Martin: Integration of 6 State-Owned Universities Advances, Impacts on Non-Integrating Schools Expressed
The redesign of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) is advancing as integration of six of its universities moves forward, according to state Sen. Scott Martin (R-Lancaster). [Read More]
October 22, 2021
Joint public hearing on the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education update regarding the latest report pursuant to Act 50 of 2020
JOINT HEARING Senate Appropriations Committee AND Senate Education Committee | Tuesday, October 26, 2021 | 11:00 a.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 | [Read More]
October 21, 2021
Martin: Senate Education Committee Scrutinizes Charter School Regulation Changes Proposed by the Wolf Administration
The state Senate Education Committee today scrutinized the Charter School Regulations proposed by the Wolf Administration, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13) who chairs the committee. [Read More]
October 19, 2021
Senator Martin Announces Education Committee Hearing to Examine Charter School Regulation Changes Proposed by the Wolf Administration
The state Senate Education Committee will examine the proposed regulations by the Wolf Administration for charter schools and cyber charter schools during a hearing at 10 a.m. Wednesday, according to Senator Scott Martin (R-13) who chairs the committee. [Read More]
October 19, 2021
Public hearing to discuss the proposed regulation #6-349 from the Pennsylvania Department of Education on charter schools and cyber charter schools
Senate Education Committee | Wednesday, October 20, 2021 | 10 a.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room 1 | [Read More]
October 18, 2021
Meeting to consider HB 1332 and HB 1660
Senate Education Committee | October 18, 2021 | 12:30 p.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-A [Read More]
September 24, 2021
Meeting to consider SB 603, SB 786 and SB 846
Senate Education Committee | Tuesday, September 28, 2021 | 10:30 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-A | [Read More]
September 23, 2021
Senator Martin’s Hearing on COVID in Schools Reveals Ongoing Frustration with State Agencies
Saying state agencies overseeing schools are slow to respond to COVID-19 questions while providing conflicting guidance on the virus to schools, educators from all levels today testified before the Senate Education Committee, chaired by state Senator Scott Martin (R-13), about their ongoing frustrations with the Wolf Administration’s oversight. [Read More]
September 22, 2021
Senate Hearing Highlights Important Role of Adult Education in Workforce Development
The Senate Labor and Industry Committee, chaired by Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46), and the Senate Education Committee, chaired by Senator Scott Martin (R-13), today discussed the importance of adult education for workforce development at a joint public hearing. [Read More]
September 21, 2021
Public hearing on the impacts of PA Department of Health orders on Pennsylvania’s children and schools
Senate Education Committee | Thursday, September 23, 2021 | 11:00 a.m. | East Wing, Hearing Room 8E-B | [Read More]
September 20, 2021
Media Advisory – Senate Hearing on the Role of Adult Education in Workforce Development on September 22
The Senate Labor and Industry Committee, chaired by Senator Camera Bartolotta (R-46), and the Senate Education Committee, chaired by Senator Scott Martin (R-13), will hold a joint public hearing on the role of adult education in workforce development on Wednesday, September 22 from 9-11 a.m. in Hearing Room 1, North Office Building, Main Capitol Complex and via Zoom. [Read More]
September 17, 2021
Joint public hearing on the importance of adult education as part of Pennsylvania’s workforce development system
JOINT HEARING Senate Education Committee AND Senate Labor & Industry Committee | Wednesday, September 22, 2021 | 9:00 a.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 | [Read More]
July 30, 2021
Public hearing on COVID-19 policies and guidance for schools
Senate Education Committee | Friday, August 6, 2021 | 1:00 p.m. | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 | [Read More]
July 16, 2021
Hearing Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education update regarding the latest report pursuant to Act 50 of 2020
Joint Hearing - Senate Appropriations and Education Committees | July 20, 2021 | 11:15 am | North Office Building, Hearing Room #1 | [Read More]