Catholic Education

The PA Senate on Wednesday afternoon passed a school code bill, HB 301, by a strong bipartisan vote of 45-5. $100 million for K-12 mental health programs for schools. Among the key components that we liked were an  additional $150 million for education tax credits to provide scholarsh

We talk with PA Republican House member Barbara Gleim about the revival of her bill to prevent biological males from playing women’s sports in PA. The PCC supports this measure, which made it to the Governor’s desk last summer. IMG_4182

Today’s PCC Capitol Wrap shares some important dates for the PA budget plus a look at a couple of bills we are looking at to support moms. And a PA House member once again looks to separate the PIAA playoffs into public and private schools. IMG_3939

Today’s PCC Capitol Wrap notes that Catholic Schools Week is underway. Also, PA House Republicans hold a public hearing on school funding. Nathan Benefield of the Commonwealth Foundation answers the contention that the Lifeline Scholarship Program would hurt public schools. IMG_3818

The PA Senate Education Committee has just passed Senate Bill 84, which the PCC supports. It would change PA law to allow teachers to wear religious clothing or symbols. We have comments from backers of the bill, Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill and Sen. Judy Schwank. https://fb.watch/hZhS_

It's Red Ribbon Week! Geibel Catholic students were joined by 5th & 6th graders @ Conn-Area Catholic for a Road Radio USA assembly. Thanks to Jim & his entire crew for sharing a powerful message about making good choices, especially taking a stand against drugs. Celebrate

MILESTONE NEWS: Congrats to @NDGP_FOOTBALL for capturing their 300th win in school history last Friday night over Jim Thorpe 57-40. It comes a couple weeks after Head Coach @philipstambaugh won his 100th game in the Crusaders win over @NSAthletics1. @ND_Crusaders @EPAFootball pic.twit

This Friday night, come cheer on the #BSHS seniors of the football team and marching band as they celebrate Senior Night! The game starts at 7PM vs Coatesville. Let's go, #Shanahan Eagles! pic.twitter.com/9ejvVaIJtc — Bishop Shanahan H.S. (@Bishop_Shanahan) October 12, 2022