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Gov. Josh Shapiro unveiled a proposed state budget Tuesday that would sharply increase funding for public schools, day care, mass transit and job training.

Shapiro proposes regulating and taxing an estimated 70,000 skill-game terminals and legalizing recreational marijuana use to raise revenue.
In new budget, Shapiro proposes legalizing marijuana, regulating skill and video games and taxing both
The Democratic governor proposes a lot more money for public school education and mass transit and limiting cybercharter school reimbursements.
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February 4, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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Letters to the editor: Legislature should pass charter school reform bill .@TomSeidenberger
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Letters to the editor: Legislature should pass charter school reform bill
Opinion: Pa. House Bill 1500 addresses long overdue changes to cybercharter school funding
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July 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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In Pennsylvania, everyone wants cyber charter reform– except the cyber charter operators and the legislators who won’t stand up to them. networkforpubliceducation.org/blog-content... #Privatization
Allison Mathis: Cybercharter school reform is unfinished business in Pa. - Network For Public Education
In Pennsylvania, everyone wants cyber charter reform– except the cyber charter operators and the legislators who won’t stand up to them. Writing for The Morning Call, Allison Mathis, president of the ...
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May 31, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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By: dianeravitch on Monday, August 18, 2025
Pennsylvania’s Largest CyberCharter Refuses to Make Its Financial Data Public
Cybercharters have a terrible track record. They have registered many financial scandals. Some of their leaders have gone to jail for embezzlement and fraud. The biggest fraud in the nation was per…
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August 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Pennsylvania's Largest CyberCharter Refuses to Make Its Financial Data Public dianeravitch.net/2025/08/18/p... via @dianeravitch
August 19, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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Pennsylvania's Largest CyberCharter Refuses to Make Its Financial Data Public dianeravitch.net/2025/08/18/p... via @dianeravitch
August 18, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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Pennsylvania's Largest CyberCharter Refuses to Make Its Financial Data Public dianeravitch.net/2025/08/18/p... via @dianeravitch
August 18, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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State lawmakers must meet the needs of underfunded Lancaster County schools [column]
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State lawmakers must meet the needs of underfunded Lancaster County schools [column]
As Lancaster County school districts finalize our 2025-26 budgets, we face a stark reality: Mounting mandated costs, particularly from skyrocketing cybercharter tuition expenses, combined with persistent...
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July 6, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Lehigh Valley school districts could save millions from cybercharter tuition reform. Will it happen? www.mcall.com/2025/06/18/l...
Lehigh Valley school districts could save millions from cybercharter tuition reform. Will it happen?
Lehigh Valley’s largest school districts would save millions if cyber charter tuition reform passes the state Legislature, according to a Morning Call review of district budgets.
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June 18, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Cybercharter schools in Pa. would see funding cut under bill passed by the state House .@houseofbuddy .@AP
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Cybercharter schools in Pa. would see funding cut under bill passed by the state House
Vote sets down a marker on the perennially contentious issue of school funding as state lawmakers work to complete the coming year’s state budget for the fiscal year.
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June 5, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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Coatesville Area school board continues to mull 3.5% tax hike, will make decision June 10
Cybercharter school funding is expected to cost the district about $5.5 million in the new school year
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Coatesville Area school board continues to mull 3.5% tax hike, will make decision June 10
When: Coatesville Area school board meeting, May 27.
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May 31, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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Opinion: Cybercharter school reform is unfinished business in Pa. www.mcall.com/2025/05/26/o...
Opinion: Cybercharter school reform is unfinished business in Pa.
Opinion: Auditor generals from both political parties have called for changes to cybercharter school funding
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May 26, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Conestoga Valley board unanimously approved a 3-year contract which verifies addresses of cybercharter students to prevent paying for students who have moved out of a district.
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Conestoga Valley school board to vote in June on financing up to $21M for elementary renovations
When: Conestoga Valley school board meeting, May 19. Board member Philip Eby was absent.
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May 23, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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Gov. Shapiro’s proposal for cybercharter tuition reform is key to overall education funding [letter] lancasteronline.com/opinion/lett... via @lancasteronline
Gov. Shapiro’s proposal for cybercharter tuition reform is key to overall education funding [letter]
I’m writing to express support for educational funding that doesn’t overburden local taxpayers. The current inequitable funding system forces many communities to choose between inadequate education an...
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April 10, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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Cranberry Area School District board and administrators voice concerns over charter plans
“This is not an economic boon to public schools,” Vonada explained. “The cybercharter system is broken and needs to be fixed legislatively.” thederrick.com/news/front_p... via @The_Derrick
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December 19, 2024 at 11:40 AM
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Pennsylvania's Largest CyberCharter Refuses to Make Its Financial Data Public - Scamming the public while being aided by politicians. dianeravitch.net/2025/08/18/p... via @dianeravitch #Privatization
Pennsylvania’s Largest CyberCharter Refuses to Make Its Financial Data Public
Cybercharters have a terrible track record. They have registered many financial scandals. Some of their leaders have gone to jail for embezzlement and fraud. The biggest fraud in the nation was per…
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August 18, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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As cyber-charter enrollment skyrockets and costs surge to an estimated $5.5 million, what steps is the district taking to keep students and manage expenses?

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District examines cyber-charter costs and promotes Greyhound Virtual Academy amid rising enrollment and special-education expenses
Officials reported rising cyber-charter enrollment and tuition costs that have increased total cyber spending from roughly $1M in 2019–20 to an estimated $5.5M in 2026–27; the district described rebranding and outreach efforts for its Greyhound Virtual Academy to retain students.
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June 9, 2026 at 1:09 PM
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Solanco School District may see a reduction of about $175,000 in cyber tuition costs, but board members argue the proposed funding changes still fall short of addressing significant local expenses.

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Solanco officials say state charter funding reform may lower cyber tuition by about $175,000 but falls short of larger savings
District staff outlined state cyber charter funding changes that could reduce Solanco SD's cyber tuition by roughly $175,000 under a revised formula; board members called the changes insufficient compared with district costs of about $2.3 million for cyber enrollments.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:32 AM
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Major changes to school codes and budgets are on the horizon, including cyber charter reforms and new educator certification requirements!

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Staff distributes state school‑code handouts; district will analyze cyber‑charter and certification changes
Staff shared handouts from a state legislator about recently passed school‑code and budget changes, including cyber charter reform and certification updates; Bill's office will analyze district budget implications and report back next week.
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November 15, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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In a heated debate, Pennsylvania lawmakers confront the future of cyber charter schools, questioning whether 65,000 students deserve equal funding and support in their unique educational journeys.

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Representative Mackenzie defends cyber charter schools during critical Pennsylvania vote
Mackenzie argues for equal education funding for Pennsylvania's 65000 cyber charter students.
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June 3, 2025 at 3:52 AM
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The Pennsylvania School District's $135 million budget hinges on uncertain cyber charter reforms, risking deep cuts to vital programs if state funding falls short.

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School District plans $1.8M savings contingent on Pennsylvania cyber charter reform
Budget relies on uncertain state funding for balanced financial outlook amid staffing adjustments.
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May 25, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Socura has signed the NHS Cyber Security Charter, reaffirming our commitment to protecting vital public services.

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Socura signs NHS Cyber Security Charter
December 5, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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State. Rep. Rivera said lawmakers must reform the funding mechanism for cybercharter schools to cap tuition at $8,000 per student. Such a proposal, as included in Shapiro’s budget, is estimated to save school districts statewide $378 million annually. lancasteronline.com/news/politic...
‘The fiscal cliff’: Lancaster County lawmakers weigh in on state budget priorities
One of the most powerful Republicans in Pennsylvania’s Senate is predicting this year’s state budget cycle will be among the most difficult “in a very long time.”
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May 31, 2025 at 4:24 PM