Last year, school advocates sensed an opening to finally turn the corner on asbestos, lead and HVAC issues that have long plagued Philly schools. It didn’t pan out

Even after a substantial increase in education funding was negotiated in the State Capitol this summer, a closer analysis shows money set aside to address dangerous conditions in schools is negligible. State lawmakers allocated some $8.2 billion in education funding this year, including a $1.1 billion boost from last year following a consequential state court decision. But just $100 million (1.2%) is being set aside for school facilities statewide, an amount that would likely only be enough to pay for about two new schools. Read more. 

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