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Reported by Danielle Smith, Keystone News Service

(Harrisburg, PA) An education advocacy group is hoping the Pennsylvania Senate will approve Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed budget for 2026 and 2027. The Pennsylvania State Education Association says the recent passage of House Bill 2400 is a hopeful sign for schools – it contains nearly 700-million dollars to help close long‑standing funding gaps among districts. P-S-E-A President Aaron Chapin says the bipartisan measure would help the state meet its constitutional obligations. He notes this marks the third year of increased funding for Pennsylvania schools. The measure could face a tougher review in the Republican-led state Senate. Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed 53-billion dollar spending plan requires final approval before a June 30th deadline.