May. 11, 2016
WHAT: Protecting Excellent Teachers Act sponsors, Rep. Stephen Bloom (R-Cumberland) and Sen. Ryan Aument (R-Lancaster), will join with public school representatives and education reform advocates to urge Gov. Tom Wolf to sign
House Bill 805 and end Pennsylvania’s outdated and detrimental seniority-based layoff practice, ensuring children have access to a high-quality learning experience.
WHO: Bloom and Aument will be joined by Pennsylvania School Boards Association President Kathy Swope, as well as representatives from Philadelphia School Advocacy Partners, Pennsylvania Campaign for Achievement Now (PennCAN) and other education advocates, business groups and lawmakers.
WHEN: Thursday, May 12, at 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: Capitol Media Center
East Wing of the State Capitol Building, Harrisburg
LIVE WEBSTREAMING: Barring any unforeseen technical difficulties, the press conference will stream live at
RepBloom.com.
Media contact: Abbey Haslam. 717.260.6222,
ahaslam@pahousegop.com