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 | Room 8E-B, East Wing [Read More]
Senator Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27), chair of the Senate Education Committee, convened a committee meeting Monday, April 20, 2026 to consider several bills affecting Pennsylvania schools, students, and families. [Read More]
Senate Education Committee | Off the Floor | Room 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]
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]
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 | Room 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]
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]
Senate Education Committee | Hearing Room 1, NOB [Read More]
Senate Communications & Technology Committee and Senate Education Committee | Hearing Room 1, NOB [Read More]
Senate Education Committee | Hearing Room 1, NOB [Read More]
Senate Education Committee | Off the Floor | Rules Room [Read More]
Senate Education Committee | Room 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]
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 | Hearing Room 1, NOB [Read More]
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]
Senate Education Committee | Room 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]
Senate Education Committee | Room 8E-B, East Wing [Read More]
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 | Room 461, MCB [Read More]
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]
The Senate Education Committee met today and advanced three bills with bipartisan support. [Read More]
Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced today that the Senate Education Committee will convene a public hearing about the impact of rising antisemitism on Pennsylvania college campuses. The hearing will be held in the State Capitol on Thursday, July 25 at 10:30 a.m. in Hearing Room 1 of the North Office Building. [Read More]
Senate Education Committee | Hearing Room 1, NOB [Read More]
Legislation to support schools that adopt policies to limit student access to cell phones during the school day was approved by the Senate Education Committee today with bipartisan support. [Read More]
