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2011-12


1-30-12

Hearings on fiscally distressed schools, Chester Upland financial crisis dominate school funding discussions; In unprecedented decision, PA Supreme Court invalidates legislative redistricting map, likely ensuring that current districts remain for two more years

1-23-12

Independent Fiscal Office offers 'guarded optimism' on state economy but anticipates higher expenditures in long-term; U.S. Supreme Court refuses to hear Pennsylvania cases involving student online postings

1-16-12

House, Senate return to session this week; 22 districts, 6 charter schools cleared in probe of PSSA test results

1-9-12

December revenues come in 5.9 percent below expectations; at mid-year, Corbett freezes nearly $160 million in state spending

1-2-12

Budget Secretary predicts revenue shortfall in current fiscal year, some reductions in 2012-13; PA receives federal grant for teacher, principal evaluation, expanded curriculum options

12-19-11

Charter school amendment fails in the house, voucher plan not considered; new BEC outlines requirements under Act 24 of 2011

12-12-11

With few pre-holiday session days remaining, House scrambling to finalize agenda; PASA testifies in opposition to bill that would require post-Labor Day school start

12-5-11

November General Fund revenues down from estimates; House, Senate return to limited session this month - with full agenda

11-29-11

PA Supreme Court rules on tuition payments to charter schools for 4-year-old kindergarten; PASA to testify on bill that would require post-Labor Day school start

11-21-11

House Education Committee approves amended teacher evaluation bill; State Board adopts new regulations on school safety

11-14-11

House, Senate return to session this week, with many committee meetings scheduled; Governor signs into law bills on student athlete concussions, texting while driving

11-7-11

General Fund revenue collection remains below estimate; PASA presents testimony at House hearing on teacher evaluation