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Public Education


Ensuring all students, regardless of zip code, race, ethnicity, language or abilities, have access to a high-quality public education

Sheila Armstrong and her children. Sheila is a client in our school funding lawsuit, which asks for a court order that will force the legislature to comply with the state constitution and ensure all students receive access to a high-quality public education.

News

  • State officials recognize massive adequacy gap for public schools. Now they must fill it.
  • Breakthrough! PA House Approves Comprehensive School Funding Plan In Bipartisan Vote
  • Students with disabilities have the right to receive special education services until their 22nd birthday. Contact the Public Interest Law Center to learn more.
  • We urge Philadelphia City Council to confirm Joyce Wilkerson to the Board of Education.
  • “The time for single year budget fights must end:” Our school funding testimony to the PA House Dem. Policy Committee
  • Our senior attorneys examine the history of school funding challenges in Pennsylvania
  • Joint Statement On Gov. Shapiro’s Historic 2024 Budget Proposal
  • Basic Education Funding Commission Releases A Proposal That Could Make A Life-Changing Difference For Pennsylvania Students
  • More News

Current Cases & Projects

  • Fighting for Transparency in Cyber Charter Spending
  • Protecting The Rights of Older Students with Disabilities
  • PA Schools Work
  • School Funding Lawsuit
  • Reforming Provision of Extended School Year Services

Past Cases & Projects

  • Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Citizens (PARC) v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
  • The Philadelphia Project
  • Disproportionality: Segregation Through Special Education
  • Abusive Truancy Policy in Lebanon, PA
  • Funding in the Chester Upland School District
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