Governor Corbett's Education Budget Provides Flexibility, Accountability
(February 7, 2012) -Harrisburg - Governor Tom Corbett today outlined his 2012-13 budget, continuing his call to reform the education system by providing financial flexibility to local school districts, while ensuring the accountability of teachers and school leaders. "This budget will provide school districts across Pennsylvania the flexibility that is needed in these difficult economic times," Secretary of Education Ron Tomalis said, while increasing funding for basic education.
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Summary of State Appropriations
This page contains a summary of the proposed funding levels for Education appropriations for the 2012-2013 fiscal year.
Student Achievement Education Block Grant
The Governor's Executive Budget for 2012-2013 includes $6,516,087,000 for the Student Achievement Education Block Grant appropriation (SAEBG).
Special Education
The Governor's Executive Budget includes $1,026,815,000 for the 2012-2013 Special Education appropriation. Each school district will receive an amount equal to its 2011-2012 Special Education Funding allocation.
Secondary Career and Technical Education Subsidy
The Governor's Executive Budget for 2012-2013 includes $74,532,000 for the Career and Technical Education appropriation. This appropriation allocates approximately $49,639,000 for the Secondary Career and Technical Education Subsidy (SCTES).
For more information on Governor Corbett's 2012-2013 Budget Proposal please visit the Governor's Budget Office Website.
