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William Penn leaders say state underfunding leaves roughly $22 million adequacy gap; district planning Harrisburg advocacy
Summary
Superintendent told the school board that state lawmakers have acknowledged a $4 billion statewide adequacy shortfall; William Penn’s share is about $28 million, of which $3.1 million was funded and an estimated $22 million remains unfunded. The district plans Harrisburg advocacy with students and community partners.
The William Penn School District superintendent told the board on April 28 that state funding shortfalls leave the district with an estimated $22 million adequacy gap and urged the community to step up advocacy in Harrisburg.
“The portion that is owed to the William Penn School District, is about $28,000,000,” the superintendent said, adding that “3,100,000 has been funded so far” and that “there is still an adequacy gap of about $22,000,000.”
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