Ending Cross-Filing in Pennsylvania School Board Elections: A Call to Action

Advocating for Clarity and Accountability

As concerned parents in Pennsylvania, we are demanding immediate action to end the outrageous practice of cross-filing in school board elections. It is vital that lawmakers prioritize parents, families, and students over the interests of statewide agencies that have long ignored the voices that truly matter.

Cross-filing undermines the integrity of our elections and dilutes the power of parental input in critical decisions affecting our children’s education. ​We must not allow a handful of insiders to dictate our schools' futures.​ By uniting our voices, we can take a stand for our children and ensure that their needs are at the forefront of our educational policies.

Why It's Crucial to End Cross-Filing:

• Transparency: Cross-filing creates confusion and undermines voter clarity. Parents deserve to know who is truly representing their interests on school boards.

• Accountability: By eliminating cross-filing, we can ensure that school board members are directly accountable to the parents who elect them. This is essential for fostering an educational environment where our children can thrive.

• Empowerment: Our voices matter, and we must rise up to ensure they are heard. Parents know what is best for their children, and it’s time for lawmakers to realize that our authority should not be undermined by a system that disregards our opinions.

What You Can Do:

We urge you to pick up the phone and call your lawmakers today. Demand that they prioritize our families by putting House Bill 36 on the floor and passing it to the governor's desk without delay. There’s no logical reason for this bill to be stalled; all it seeks to do is end the cross-filing confusion that has plagued our school board elections for too long.

• Contact Your Representatives: Make your voice heard! Call or email your local representatives and express your support for HB36.

• Spread the Word: Talk to other parents, families, and community members. Encourage them to advocate for change and support our cause by contacting legislators.

• Vote: Election day is fast approaching. Ensure that you and your community are ready to vote for candidates who prioritize parental rights and education reforms.

This is not just about elections; this is about our children’s futures. We must be relentless in our pursuit of transparency, accountability, and real representation in our schools. Let’s unite and push for a better educational system that truly serves our children’s needs.

Together, we can make a difference in Pennsylvania’s education landscape.

Let’s end cross-filing NOW!