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Judge to decide if Pennsylvania sufficiently funds education

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Cumru Twp, PA - April 14: Sabrina Werley works with her 4th grade students in a math support class. During class with Learning Support teacher Sabrina Werley at Cumru Elementary School in Cumru township Wednesday morning April 14, 2021.

Werley is the HARRISBURG, Pa. - A decision about whether Pennsylvania's method of funding public education meets the state constitutional requirement that lawmakers provide "a thorough and efficient system" was left in the hands of a state judge Tuesday when argument wrapped up in the long-running case.Commonwealth Court Judge Renee Cohn Jubelirer did not indicate when she will rule but said lawyers have left her with a massive record to review.The case could result in substantial changes, as the plaintiffs are challenging whether the amounts and method of distribution of the annual education subsidies issued by the General Assembly comport with the Pennsylvania Constitution.The defendants, Republican leaders in the state House and Senate, argue that funding has been growing and is adequate.RELATED HEADLINESState education funding was boosted in the state budget that passed earlier this month and has increased by billions of dollars during Democratic Gov.

Tom Wolf's nearly eight years in office.Dan Urevick-Ackelsberg, senior lawyer with the Public Interest Law Center, speaking for the plaintiffs, described the current system as plagued by deep and systemic shortcomings.

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