School Funding Trial Begins November 12—Catch the Livestream and Learn More

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From Fund Our Schools PA (https://www.fundourschoolspa.org/):

It’s time!The trial starts at 9:30am Friday, November 12th. Here’s everything you need to know to tune in:

The trial will be livestreamed on the Commonwealth Court’s YouTube. Link will be available at FundOurSchoolsPA.org/trial

  • Commonwealth Court Judge Hon. Renée Cohn Jubelirer presiding
  • Opening arguments: Nov. 12, 2021
  • First witnesses: Nov. 15.
  • Court will be closed: Nov. 22-26, Dec. 24-Jan. 2
  • Trial is expected to run 5 days/week, 9 am – 5 pm.
  • Projected length of trial: 8-10 weeks.

Catch up on the facts and players in the case.The six school districts challenging Pennsylvania’s school funding system in court are a representation of our state. Whether cities, suburbs, or small towns all of these communities experience the effects of a system where the students who need the most get the least, because of where they live.

Before they take the stand, read their stories.

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