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flag Pennsylvania lawmakers advance a bipartisan school cellphone ban, amid concerns over literacy and funding equity.

flag Pennsylvania’s 2026-27 budget hearing highlighted plans to support a statewide cellphone ban in schools, with Education Secretary Carrie Rowe emphasizing district-level flexibility in implementation. flag The Senate passed a bipartisan bill backing the ban, pending House action. flag Lawmakers also raised concerns over post-COVID literacy declines, noting Shapiro’s budget lacks targeted funding for teacher training and structured literacy programs. flag The state’s adequacy funding formula, established after a 2023 court ruling, continues to spark debate over equity and distribution, with Democrats citing its role in expanding kindergarten, reducing class sizes, and improving school infrastructure.

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