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Pennsylvania Families for Public Cyber Schools was formed to serve as the voice for parents who strongly support what has become the finest virtual school system in the nation. Since a 2002 state law created public cyber schools in Pennsylvania, about 20,000 families have decided to enroll their children in these 21st century schools that provide students with a quality education with the very latest in cutting edge educational tools. Unfortunately, critics, including the public school establishment, have chosen to unfairly criticize our cyber schools. While Pennsylvania's traditional school districts each receive different levels of funding per student, they are attempting to convince state lawmakers to cut funding for public cyber schools and establish a flat rate for each student. This is a clear double standard. School districts seem to forget the funds they receive aren't theirs - it is our tax money. We are simply using our tax money on a newer and more exciting public school opportunity for our children. This Web site includes a variety of information on our public cyber schools, news articles and information on how all cyber parents can get involved in speaking out in support of our wonderful schools!
Pennylsylvania Families for Public Cyber Schools Newsletters
Cyber Alert - Families Need To Respond
June 29, 2009
Dear Families,
Today HB 1802 was introduced by Representative Barbara McIlvaine-Smith which calls for capping and cutting funding for cyber charter schools.
As you may recall, Rep. McIlvaine-Smith spoke at our Day on the Hill last year in support of our schools. We are surprised that someone who used to be a supporter has taken the unusual step of sponsoring legislation that would devastate our schools.
HB 1802 is similar to the Beyer legislation of the past and seeks to treat our children as second class citizens, less important than other children. This bill would cap the amount schools would receive for regular education students. But even more disturbing, this bill would drastically cut funding for special education students.
We need to call, write and fax our representatives and urge them to not support this piece of legislation. We also need to contact Rep. McIlvaine-Smith and respectfully request her to withdrawal this bill.
If you do not know who is your representative you can find them by going to our home page and clicking on "Useful Links" and then clicking "Find your Legislator".
Rep. McIlvaine-Smith can be reached by:
Hon. Barbara McIlvaine Smith
107 East Chestnut Street
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 696-4990
Fax: (610) 738-2163
Hon. Barbara McIlvaine Smith
121A East Wing
PO Box 202156
Harrisburg, PA 17120-2156
(717) 705-1922
Fax: (717) 780-4778
You can email her at: http://www.pahouse.com/contact/viaLDPC.asp?district=156
Look for more updates as we get them. Thank you again for helping protect our schools!
Keep Moving Forward!
Cindy Strausburger
President
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