Together with the Education Law Center and O’Melveny & Myers LLP, we filed suit on behalf of six school districts, seven parents, the Pennsylvania Association of Rural and Small Schools (PARSS) and the NAACP Pennsylvania State Conference against legislative leaders, state education officials, and the Governor. We are asking for a court order that will force the legislature to comply with the state constitution and ensure all students receive access to a high-quality public education.
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Case Progress
March 2020
In a new scheduling order, fact discovery is set to conclude in the case by June 1 and expert reports will be served by June 29.
November 2019
In new scheduling order, trial in PA school funding lawsuit tentatively scheduled for Fall 2020.
December 2018
Trial in PA School Funding Lawsuit Scheduled for Summer 2020
May 2018
Commonwealth Court overrules preliminary objections
March 2018
Recap of March 7 oral argument
March 2018
Oral argument March 7 on remaining preliminary objections and a motion to dismiss
January 2018
Pa.'s Governor asks court to expedite lawsuit
September 2016
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Hears Oral Argument for Fair Education Funding Lawsuit
September 2016
Pennsylvania Supreme Court to Hear Oral Argument for Fair Education Funding Suit
April 2016
Pennsylvania Supreme Court grants oral argument (set for September 2016).
February 2016
City of Philadelphia files Amicus Brief
November 2015
Case is fully briefed before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court
May 2015
We appeal to Pennsylvania Supreme Court
April 2015
Commonwealth Court dismisses case, noting courts cannot get involved in school funding issues
March 2015
Commonwealth Court hears oral argument
November 2014
We filed suit in Commonwealth Court
