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Board told state budget impasse is blocking federal and state funds; several education bills cited
Summary
Dr. Tazma Morales told the Chester-Upland School District Committee of the Whole that a delayed state budget is preventing the district from receiving federal and state funds and outlined pending legislation on skilled gaming taxes, curriculum changes, a proposed cell-phone ban, 'Johnny's Law' and proposals to alter school funding.
Dr. Tazma Morales, board member, told the Chester-Upland School District Committee of the Whole that Pennsylvania’s state budget remains unsigned and that the delay is holding up federal and state funding the district needs.
"We still don't have a state budget… it's considered an impasse because it's so delayed," Morales said, noting that some federal dollars that had been frozen were released but cannot be accessed by districts without a state-approved budget.
The board was briefed on several bills being discussed in Harrisburg. Morales described lawmakers’ debate over regulating and taxing “skilled games” — small gaming…
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