In an open letter to Governor Josh Shapiro on the 2023 PA budget, a coalition of 65 organizations and leaders, including the Pennsylvania Family Council, are asking the Governor to support the creation of the Lifeline Scholarship Program in Pennsylvania, which...
We’re in the state budget season crunch time here in Harrisburg and a vote may be happening soon to include important school choice legislation. Lifeline Scholarships would empower thousands of parents to help make the best educational decisions for their...
Brave moms spoke out in support of parental rights this week during a hearing considering Senate Bill 996, which aims to protect children from inappropriate sexual content in schools. SB 996, sponsored by Senator Doug Mastriano (R-Adams), will protect kids and...
Pennsylvania is approaching the end of the 2021-2022 legislative session in Harrisburg, as next week will wrap up any substantial legislative work. In the area of education, there are two particularly good bills that have not reached the finish line before the...
Elementary school lessons about gender identity and sexual orientation are occurring in various districts throughout the country — including in Pennsylvania — often happening without parental consent. A new bill proposed in Pennsylvania would empower parents and...
Here’s your opportunity to help yourself and others make a big impact for good! The Pennsylvania Family Council’s 2020 General Election Voters Guide will be available for distribution in early fall. Over the decades, we’ve provided millions of our...
Educational Options for Parents webinar: Private School resources: Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) – Find a school.Association of Classical Christian Schools – Find a schoolKeystone Christian Education Association (KCEA)...
By: Emily Kreps As a mom here in Pennsylvania, I understand the stress that many parents are feeling and the questions we're wondering as we approach this school year. Will Governor Wolf close the schools before they even open, or one month into opening? How long...
Thank you Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny), the House Republicans, and the four Democrats who voted to pass HB 800 today with a vote of 111-85. This bill will help more families to send their children to the school of their choice, including private school. Here...
The PA House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed an expansion to Pennsylvania's landmark school choice program that has helped thousands of families find the best education option for their children. HB250, championed by State Representative Mike Turzai,...