General Assembly Education Committee Chairs Named for 2019-20 (January 8, 2019)

Rep. Curt Sonney from the 4th Legislative District in Erie County has been named as Majority Chair of the House Education Committee for 2019-20. “This is an exciting opportunity to be on the ground floor of real change in our state’s education system,” said Sonney. “The committee stage is the point at which bills are reviewed, improved and determine if they are ready to go before the full House for consideration. Although Pennsylvania already has an excellent education system, there is certainly room for improvement to ensure all students receive the best possible education.”

Rep. James Roebuck, D-Phila., has been re-appointed as the Democratic chairman of the House Education Committee for the 2019-20 session. “What a wonderful honor it is to have the privilege of chairing this committee once again. I always look forward to shaping our educational environment into one that helps foster growth and positive learning,” Roebuck said. “Over the years as chairman, I have established a good working relationship with the Republican House and Senate Education chairmen, and I believe that we will continue to work together in order to achieve more for our students and their futures.”

In the Senate, Sen. Ryan Aument (R-Landisville) received official notification that he has been appointed to serve as the Chairman of the Senate Education Committee for the 2019-2020 legislative session. “I am thrilled to have this opportunity to lead one of the most important public policy conversations in Pennsylvania today,” said Sen. Aument. “A strong education system is critical to ensuring that all Pennsylvanians reach their full potential and have the opportunity to experience earned success and upward economic mobility.”

Sen. Andy Dinniman, D-Chester, was re-appointed Democratic chair of the Senate Education Committee.