Rothman Leads on Education Funding Change to Protect Taxpayers, Benefit Students

HARRISBURG - Senator Greg Rothman (R-34) announced today that a critical school funding change he worked to advance has been passed by the state Senate and is slated to become law as part of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget agreement. The measure ensures students and taxpayers in his district are treated fairly.

"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 funding formula adjustments in SB 315 will benefit every school in the 34th district.

"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," Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman stated. "His perspective and leadership on the issue means schools will receive their fair share of education funding from state tax dollars."

CONTACT: Morgan Wagner