“Josh Shapiro and Austin Davis are true champions of public education,” PSEA President Aaron Chapin said. “Under their leadership, Pennsylvania has increased funding for our public schools and the students they serve by more than $2.1 billion in just three years. “Shortly after coming into office, Gov. Shapiro confronted a Commonwealth Court ruling that found Pennsylvania’s public school funding system to be unconstitutional. Working with lawmakers from both parties, he put Pennsylvania on the road toward meeting our constitutional obligations and achieving adequacy for our most underfunded public schools. “With these historic resources, public schools across Pennsylvania are lowering class sizes, hiring more educators and counselors, addressing student mental health needs, and making universal free breakfast available to every student. “Thanks to $300 million in student mental health funding secured by Gov.

“Josh Shapiro and Austin Davis are true champions of public education,” PSEA President Aaron Chapin said. “Under their leadership, Pennsylvania has increased funding for our public schools and the students they serve by more than $2.1 billion in just three years. “Shortly after coming into office, Gov. Shapiro confronted a Commonwealth Court ruling that found Pennsylvania’s public school funding system to be unconstitutional. Working with lawmakers from both parties, he put Pennsylvania on the road toward meeting our constitutional obligations and achieving adequacy for our most underfunded public schools. “With these historic resources, public schools across Pennsylvania are lowering class sizes, hiring more educators and counselors, addressing student mental health needs, and making universal free breakfast available to every student. “Thanks to $300 million in student mental health funding secured by Gov.