Senator Greg Rothman (R-34) announced that a significant change to the school funding formula has been approved by the Pennsylvania state Senate and is expected to become law as part of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget. The adjustment aims to address concerns about fairness for students and taxpayers in rapidly growing districts.
Rothman, who serves on the Basic Education Funding Commission, expressed dissatisfaction with the previous formula. “As a member of the Basic Education Funding Commission, I was dissatisfied with the funding formula because it unfairly penalized taxpayers and students in rapidly growing districts, including Cumberland Valley,” Rothman said. “I’ve been working since the Commission wrapped up its work in 2024 to correct this shortcoming; I’m thankful for the collaboration and support of my Cumberland County colleagues in the House.”
The new adjustments, included in SB 315, are set to impact all schools within Rothman’s district.
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman credited Rothman’s efforts: “Senator Rothman’s advocacy in addressing the needs of growing school districts played an instrumental role in ensuring a funding formula change was included as part of this year’s state budget. His perspective and leadership on the issue means schools will receive their fair share of education funding from state tax dollars.”
