They Told You It Was Separate. It’s Not.
From co-sponsorship memos to the May primary—Pennsylvania’s education future is already being written. The question is: are parents paying attention?
There’s a moment in every fight where the pieces stop looking random.
Where things that felt disconnected…
suddenly line up.
That’s where we are right now in Pennsylvania education.
Not with a bill.
Not with a vote.
But with something most people never read:
Co-sponsorship memos.
What Most People Miss
Before legislation is introduced…
before headlines…
before the debate…
Lawmakers signal their intent.
Quietly.
Through memos.
And when you line them up—not one, not two, but dozens—you don’t just see ideas.
You see a direction.
Funding, Equity & Redistribution
Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler (43853)
Focus on long-term public education investment and sustainability.Rep. Rick Krajewski (43958)
Push for structural education funding reform and fairness.Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta (44112)
Addressing economic barriers and access to education.Rep. Chris Rabb (44259)
Exploring new and alternative funding models.Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El (44866)
Emphasis on adequate and equitable school funding.Rep. Carol Kazeem (45227)
Targeting resource gaps in underserved communities.Rep. Robert Freeman (45775)
Closing funding gaps between districts.Rep. Justin Fleming (46241)
Modernizing how education dollars are distributed.Rep. James Roebuck (47212)
Ensuring adequate funding across all districts.Rep. Carol Hill-Evans (47319)
Aligning funding with student-based needs.Rep. Ryan Bizzarro (48006)
Expanding fair funding formulas statewide.
District Costs, Services & “Pressure” Narrative
Rep. Donna Bullock (44021)
Expanding community schools and wraparound services.Rep. Manuel Guzman Jr. (44906)
Support for multilingual learners and language access.Rep. Ed Neilson (45094)
Growth in career and technical education (CTE).Rep. Aerion Abney (45332)
Expanding student opportunities and support programs.Rep. Jeanne McNeill (45429)
Increased focus on school safety and security funding.Rep. Dan Williams (45627)
Addressing teacher shortages and staffing needs.Rep. Gina Curry (46071)
Expanding student wellness and behavioral health programs.Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler (46208)
Funding for school buildings and infrastructure upgrades.Rep. Mike Schlossberg (46426)
Expanding school-based mental health services.Rep. Brian Munroe (46732)
Increasing student support services and safety measures.Rep. Mary Isaacson (48055)
Highlighting financial strain from special education and mental health costs.
Charter & Cyber School Oversight / Regulation
Rep. Regina Young (44606, 47510)
Strengthening charter school accountability and transparency.Rep. Mark Longietti (47053)
Expanding financial reporting and oversight requirements.Rep. Jennifer O’Mara (47243)
Modernizing charter oversight systems.Rep. Lisa Borowski (48040)
Increasing charter transparency and financial disclosure rules.Rep. Christina Sappey (45633)
Broader push for education spending transparency.
Charter vs District Framing
Rep. Steve Samuelson (47634)
Focus on financial impact of charter tuition on district budgets.
Cyber Charter Funding Changes
Rep. Peter Schweyer (46812)
Standardizing and reducing cyber charter tuition rates.Rep. Joe Ciresi (48005)
Aligning cyber funding with “actual costs” and lowering payments.
When You Step Back… This Is What You See
Not chaos.
A pattern.
Step 1: Build the Case
Equity. Sustainability. “We need more.”
Step 2: Expand the Need
Mental health. Safety. Staffing. Facilities. Language services.
Step 3: Reinforce Pressure
Districts are struggling. Budgets are tight.
Step 4: Apply Scrutiny
Charters need oversight. Transparency. Regulation.
Step 5: Adjust the Flow
Cyber funding gets reduced. Formulas get rewritten.
Step 6: Restructure the System
Redistribution. Reallocation. Control.
Let’s Be Clear
None of these memos alone tell the full story.
Together?
They do.
This is how policy is shaped before you ever hear about it.
Now Let’s Talk About You
Because this is where it changes.
Pennsylvania Primary Election – 2026
🗳️ Election Day: May 19, 2026
⏰ Polls Open: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
📝 Last Day to Register: May 4, 2026
📬 Last Day to Request Mail-In Ballot: May 12, 2026
Here’s The Question No One Is Asking (But Should Be)
👉 Do you agree with your lawmaker?
👉 Do you even know where they stand?
👉 Did you find one of these memos that made you stop and think?
Because You Can Do Something About It
This isn’t a closed room.
This is still your system.
📌 Call them
📌 Email them
📌 Tag them
📌 Ask questions
You don’t need to be an expert.
You just need to be engaged.
The Candy Apple Truth
We can debate funding.
We can debate models.
We can debate outcomes.
But none of it matters if parents aren’t in the room.
And right now?
The room is being filled.
Final Thought
These memos are not the end.
They’re the beginning.
And the primary election?
That’s your response.
Call to Action
👇 Drop it in the comments:
Do you agree with your lawmaker?
Did one of these stand out to you?
Are you reaching out?
Because if there’s one thing we’ve learned…
The people who show up early… shape what happens next.