Details on Repeating a Grade Due to COVID-19 Learning Loss

Act 66 of 2021 permits students that were enrolled during the 2020-21 school year to repeat their grade level in an effort to make up for any lost educational opportunities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, even if the student met the requirements to be promoted to the next grade level.

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Meet Rep. Curt Sonney

PA State Rep. Curt Sonney represents the 4th Legislative District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing portions of Erie County.

Rep. Sonney serves as chairman of the House Education Committee.

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The 4th Legislative District of portions of Erie County, including the City of Corry; the townships of Amity, Concord, Greene, Greenfield, Harborcreek, LeBoeuf, North East, Union, Venango, Waterford and Wayne and the boroughs of Elgin, Mill Village, North East, Union City, Waterford and Wattsburg.

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Sonney to Co-Host Hearing with Appropriations Committee on PASSHE Report

Aug. 02, 2021 /

WHAT: Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), chairman of the House Education Committee, will hold a joint public hearing with the House Appropriations Committee on the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education’s (PASSHE) report pursuant to Act 50 of 2020 and the system’s implementation plan for improvement of operations.

Committee to Consider Three Education Bills

Jun. 21, 2021 /

WHAT: The House Education Committee, chaired by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), will hold a voting meeting to consider three proposals on a variety of education topics. They include measures that would provide an additional year of school for a student who is aging out of special education (House Bill 1446); establish an accelerated learning program for students following the COVID-19 pandemic (House Bill 1533); and revise school board of directors’ temporary emergency powers (House Bill 1660).

Committee to Consider Senate Education Bill

Jun. 15, 2021 /

WHAT: The House Education Committee, chaired by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), will hold a voting meeting to consider legislation that would make permanent a temporary program that allows prospective educators to serve as substitute teachers (Senate Bill 381).

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