Senate Committee to discuss the safe re-opening of Pennsylvania schools in Westtown Township
July 21, 2020

Senate Committee to discuss the safe re-opening of Pennsylvania schools in Westtown Township

At the request of Senator Tom Killion (R-Chester/Delaware), the Senate Majority Policy Committee and Senator Wayne Langerholc Jr. (R-Bedford/Cambria/Clearfield), the Chairman of the Senate Education Committee, will host a workshop discussion with local education officials and parents about how to safely re-open Pennsylvania schools as a result of COVID-19.  [Read More]

 
May 11, 2020

Senate Hearing Focuses on Path Forward for Schools to Open in the Fall

Senate Education Committee Chairman Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) hosted a hearing today to discuss the ongoing and future efforts to maintain continuity of education for students during the COVID-19 closure.    [Read More]

Senate Education Committee to Hold Virtual Hearing on Monday, May 11 to Discuss Continuity of Education for PA Students During COVID-19
May 8, 2020

Senate Education Committee to Hold Virtual Hearing on Monday, May 11 to Discuss Continuity of Education for PA Students During COVID-19

The Senate Education Committee, chaired by Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) will hold a remote public hearing at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 11, in Harrisburg to discuss ways to ensure continuity of education for students in K-12 during the COVID-19 pandemic.  [Read More]

Senate Committee Approves Langerholc Bill to Encourage Community Engagement in PA Schools
October 29, 2019

Senate Committee Approves Langerholc Bill to Encourage Community Engagement in PA Schools

The Senate Education Committee today approved legislation sponsored by Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) that would establish a pilot program to implement community-based services into Pennsylvania schools.  [Read More]

Senate Education Committee Holds Public Hearing on Charter Schools
October 22, 2019

Senate Education Committee Holds Public Hearing on Charter Schools

The Senate Education Committee, chaired by Senator Wayne Langerholc (R-35), held a public hearing today in Harrisburg to continue gathering information on charter and cyber schools and the role they play in public education in Pennsylvania.   [Read More]

Senate Education Committee to Hold Public Hearing On Charter School Entities on Tues. Oct. 22 in Harrisburg
October 18, 2019

Senate Education Committee to Hold Public Hearing On Charter School Entities on Tues. Oct. 22 in Harrisburg

The Senate Education Committee, chaired by Senator Wayne Langerholc (R-35), will hold a public hearing to continue gathering information on charter and cyber schools at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, October 22, in Hearing Room 1 of the North Office Building in Harrisburg.   [Read More]

Langerholc Chairs Senate Hearing on Charter School Funding
August 14, 2019

Langerholc Chairs Senate Hearing on Charter School Funding

At a public hearing today in Everett, the Senate Education Committee, chaired by Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35), heard testimony from area educators, statewide officials and charter school representatives on how to establish a fairer approach to funding charter schools.  [Read More]

Senate Education Committee to Hold Public Hearing on Charter School Funding on Wed, Aug. 14 in Everett
August 9, 2019

Senate Education Committee to Hold Public Hearing on Charter School Funding on Wed, Aug. 14 in Everett

The Senate Education Committee, chaired by Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35), will hold a public hearing on charter school funding at 1 p.m. on  Wednesday, August 14, at Everett Area High School located at 1 Renaissance Circle in Everett, PA.   [Read More]

Senate Approves Vehicle Emissions Testing Reform Package
June 26, 2019

Senate Approves Vehicle Emissions Testing Reform Package

The Senate approved a package of bills on June 25, 2019, reforming Pennsylvania’s vehicle emissions testing program, also referred to as the Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) program.  [Read More]

 
June 12, 2019

Vehicle Emissions Testing Reform Bills Approved by Senate Transportation Committee

A package of bills was approved today by the Senate Transportation Committee, chaired by Senator Kim Ward (R-39), reforming Pennsylvania’s vehicle emissions testing program, also referred to as the Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) program.   [Read More]

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