Pennsylvania School Funding Litigation: Frequently Asked Questions
Resource Type: Fact Sheets
Focus Area: Fighting for Fair School Funding
The Education Law Center of Pennsylvania, Public Interest Law Center, and O’Melveny & Myers LLP have joined together to file a lawsuit on behalf of school districts, parents, two statewide organizations against legislative leaders, state education officials, and the governor. We are asking for a court order that will force the legislature to comply with the state constitution and ensure that all students receive access to a high-quality public education. The case is tentatively scheduled to go to trial in Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court in 2020. Here are answers to common questions about the case.
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