Central PA Delegation to host a rally on basic education funding

HARRISBURG, June 7 – Leaders of the PA House Central Pennsylvania Delegation today announced that they will host a rally on Basic Education funding at Millersville University in coordination with PA Schools Work, a nonpartisan statewide movement that advocates on behalf of public schools.

The event will emphasize the need to secure a $1.1 billion increase in Basic Education funding, as projected by Gov. Josh Shapiro in his 2024-25 budget proposal.

The rally, that will be led by state Reps. Ismail Smith-Wade-El, D-Lancaster, and Manuel Guzman, D-Berks, chairman of the Central PA Delegation, will include the participation of students, teachers, legislators, lawyers, education advocates and community leaders, among others.

WHAT: Rally on Basic Education Funding

WHEN: 10 a.m. Thursday, June 13

WHERE: Millersville University, Pucillo Gymnasium (Parking Lot area),125 Pucillo, Dr., Millersville, PA 17551