Public education funding
Governor Shapiro has prioritized boosting funding for public education and secured more resources for schools and students in the bipartisan 2026-27 budget. Education investment remains a core point of contention and campaign focus in a state with ongoing debates over school resources and outcomes.
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Sources
Governor Josh Shapiro — https://www.pa.gov/governor/newsroom/2026-press-releases/governor-shapiro-signs-bipartisan-2026-27-budget--securing-major
Working with Democrats in the state House and Senate, Governor Shapiro secured many of the priorities he laid out in his Budget Address in February – including more resources for our schools and students
State College, PA / election guide — https://www.statecollege.com/articles/elections/pa-election-2026-your-complete-guide-to-the-candidates-for-governor
Throughout his first term as governor, the Democrat has prioritized boosting funding for public education, increasing government efficiency, jumpstarting the state’s agricultural sector, and bolstering economic development and job creation in the state.
Positions on this issue · liberal → conservative
- Make large, sustained increases in state education funding a top budget priority every year
- Continue moderate increases targeted at underfunded districts and student support services
- Hold education funding steady after recent gains and emphasize accountability and efficiency
- Limit new education spending and shift more responsibility and choice to local districts and parents
- Reduce state education spending growth and expand school choice and private options instead