August 18, 2020
Joint public hearing on safely reopening K-12 schools this fall including Secretary Rivera from PDE and Secretary Levine from DOH
JOINT HEARING - Senate AND House Education Committees | Wednesday, August 19 | [Read More]
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August 17, 2020
PA Athletic Oversight Committee Hearing on PIAA Fall Sports
PA Athletic Oversight Committee | August 18, at 11:00 am in the Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation | [Read More]
July 15, 2020
Floor Remarks on SB 1166
The Senate approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would limit the length of future emergency disaster declarations unless an extension is approved by the General Assembly, moving the measure one step closer to a voter referendum. [Read More]
July 15, 2020
Senate Approves Langerholc Legislation to Provide Greater Flexibility in Obtaining Teacher Certifications
The State Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) that would assist recent teaching graduates who are attempting to navigate the state certification process, which was disrupted during the COVID-19 pandemic. [Read More]
June 22, 2020
Senate Panel Approves Bill to Provide Broadband Access to Rural/Underserved Areas
The Senate Communications and Technology Committee today approved legislation sponsored by Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) that would establish a grant program to extend deployment of broadband services in underserved areas of the state. [Read More]
June 22, 2020
Meeting to consider SB 1216 and HB 2171
Senate Education Committee | June 22, 2020 (approx. 1:30 p.m.) | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
June 9, 2020
Ending the Governor’s Shutdown Order (HR 836)
Senator Wayne Langerholc speaks in support of House Resolution 836, a resolution that would end the executive order Governor Wolf used to shut down businesses, which was issued on March 6 and renewed on June 3. [Read More]
June 9, 2020
Hearing on Impact of COVID-19 on Higher Education in PA
Senate Education Committee | June 9, 2020 | 10:00 am to 12:45 pm | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation) | [Read More]
June 8, 2020
Meeting to consider SB 869 and SB 1125
Senate Education Committee | June 8, 2020 | Approx 2:15 p.m. | Off the Floor (Senate Chamber and Virtual Participation) [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]