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Capitol Recap Capitol Recap AROUND THE ROTUNDA Volume 5 Number 353 PLS coverage of Capitol events including press conferences, bill signings, & media availabilities June 22, 2018 CONTENTS PHILADELPHIA DELEGATION CELEBRATES SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY VIOLENCE AROUND THE ROTUNDA 1 FUNDING COMMITTEE NEWS 3 By Nicole Trayer, Pennsylvania Legislative Services | June 22, 2018 NEW LEGISLATION 21 LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS 25 Members of the Philadelphia Delegations from the House and Senate were joined by the EXECUTIVE ACTIONS 55 Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus (PLBC) Friday afternoon to announce the passage UPCOMING MEETINGS 61 of SB 1142, which establishes an “unprecedented” $60 million grant program to address school and community violence. Sen. Christine Tartaglione (D-Philadelphia), chairman of the Philadelphia Senate Delegation, said $7.5 million was set aside of the total amount of funds to be dedicated for community At 8:36 p.m. on Friday, anti-violence prevention programs. Those eligible for funding include municipalities, higher June 22, 2018 the Senate education institutions and community-based organizations with grants awarded by the reconvened briefly to sign school safety and security committee within the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and bills and now stands in Delinquency (PCCD), she explained. She summarized that the community funds could be recess until the call of the President Pro Tempore. used for various purposes such as intervention strategies and increasing access to trauma- informed support services and behavioral health. “This is unprecedented and I’m glad that At 7:26 p.m. on Friday, we were able to bring this home,” she said. June 22, 2018 the House stands adjourned until Rep. Maria Donatucci (D-Philadelphia), chairman of the Philadelphia House Delegation, Monday, June 25, 2018 at said the money is “long overdue” to address school and community safety. She placed an 1:00 p.m., unless sooner emphasis on local control and noted that those school districts awarded funds may utilize recalled by the Speaker. the money for the programs that best fit their individual needs. Rep. Jordan Harris (D-Philadelphia), chairman of the PLBC, explained that the funds will be statewide dollars that school districts can apply for to do what they feel is necessary in UPCOMING SESSION DAYS regards to school safety. He also mentioned the previous announcement by the PLBC and House Gov. Tom Wolf of a $1.5 million grant program for gun violence prevention. “This is clearly June 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, the mark of legislators from across the Commonwealth working together to address the 30 (Note: the House will issue of violence in our schools and in our community,” he said. convene at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday through Friday for Sen. Anthony Williams (D-Philadelphia) stated that there is a reason why this is historic session days scheduled in and that the passage of this funding honors those who have died both in schools and June) communities. He also pointed out that this is the second largest amount of new money in Senate the budget. “This is an extraordinary moment,” he said. “This is a why you vote moment.” June 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 September 24, 25, 26 Sen. Art Haywood (D-Montgomery) said he has been working for over a year with young October 1, 2, 3, 15, 16, 17 people who have asked for mentorship as a way to prevent violence. He added that these November 14 dollars for mentoring will help to prevent gun violence and violent behavior. He asserted that schools across the Commonwealth need these dollars as well and the issues are not just in urban areas. Provided by Pennsylvania Legislative Services 240 N. 3rd St. 6th Floor Sen. Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia) opened by stating that it looks like the budget will be Harrisburg, PA 17101 done by June 23. On the grant program, he said it is brand new money and the introduction of 717.236.6984 phone a new program to deal with “an epidemic that exists all over Pennsylvania.” He emphasized 717.236.5097 fax a goal of growing the funding in ensuing years. “This has been the number one priority to www.mypls.com get addressed in this legislative cycle,” he said. Rep. John Sabatina (D-Philadelphia), Sen. Sharif Street (D-Philadelphia), Rep. Jason Dawkins (D-Philadelphia), Rep. Jared Solomon (D-Philadelphia), Rep. Ed Gainey (D-Allegheny), Rep. Chris Rabb (D-Philadelphia), Rep. Carol Hill-Evans (D-York), Rep. Isabella Fitzgerald (D-Philadelphia), Rep. Joanna McClinton (D-Philadelphia), Rep. Donna Bullock (D-Philadelphia), Sen. Larry Farnese (D-Philadelphia), Rep. James Roebuck (D-Philadelphia), Rep. Morgan Cephas (D-Philadelphia), Rep. Stephen Kinsey (D-Philadelphia), Rep. Rosita Youngblood (D-Philadelphia), Rep. Angel Cruz (D-Philadelphia) and Sen. Jay Costa (D-Allegheny) were also in attendance. Questions were taken from the media. How would this money be applied for violence happening outside of schools? Sen. Hughes said there needs to be community driven solutions such as tension reduction and intervention through training for law enforcement in how to handle interactions with various communities. Are there prescribed ways that the $7.5 million funding will be applied? Sen. Hughes said PCCD has a process that it will utilize in terms of distributing grants. He added that the idea is for PCCD to be open to new ideas while also using tested measures that have already had an impact across Pennsylvania. Do you see the push for gun control legislation as an important component of this larger goal? Sen. Hughes said the gun debate and issue of sensible gun control legislation is a “fall conversation.” He explained that the topic of gun control can often break down other levels of dialogue and that through focusing on this issue they were able to receive bipartisan support and find common ground. Are you confident that this funding will occur at least at this level next year? “Our intention is to make sure that it occurs year to year and grows,” he said. SENATE GOP ADDRESSES SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY VIOLENCE FUNDING By Nicole Trayer, Pennsylvania Legislative Services | June 22, 2018 Republican members of the Senate held a press conference Friday evening regarding SB 1142 to address school and community violence. Sen. Mike Regan (R-Cumberland) said in discussions with school districts and experts on school security the key themes to a truly comprehensive school security plan were assess, plan, train and sustain. He noted that the bill will go a long way towards protecting students and opined that it will set a standard for schools across the country to follow. “It’s not going to break the bank, but it’s going to be extremely effective,” he said. Sen. Wayne Langerholc (R-Cambria) said the legislation is a result of conversations had with school administrators regarding their concerns as well as the input and perspective of each member of the Senate. He commented that the School Safety and Security Grant Program established by the bill will be both reactive and proactive in addressing various issues such as mental health. According to a press release from the Senate Republican Communications Office, the bill provides funding for a variety of measures, including: • Hiring school police officers, school resource officers, counselors and/or mental health counselors • Alternative education and diversion programs • Violence prevention initiatives 2 • School safety and emergency preparedness plans • Physical upgrades to school buildings and equipment to improve safety • A school threat reporting and monitoring system for students, teachers and community residents to anonymously report potential violent activities in schools Other requirements include mandatory training for school employees on school safety and security as well as annual school safety assessments and the development of school safety assessment guidelines by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), the release stated. SB 1142 was passed by both the House and Senate and has been sent to Gov. Tom Wolf for his signature. Questions were taken from the media. What is the earliest you anticipate the funding getting to schools? Sen. Jake Corman (R-Centre) said the original $10 million line item in the budget is for an existing grant program through the Department of Education, which he expects to move “fairly quickly.” He explained that the funding for this program is through PCCD and it will take a little bit of time to get the process going, but the hope is to have it ready by the fall for schools to apply. When do you see the money actually getting to the schools once they apply? Sen. Corman said the money is there, but that it sometimes takes a while. With the number of school district they anticipate applying, it could take some time to go through, he added. There is a concern in the House about too much money going to Pittsburgh and Philadelphia leaving rural areas underfunded. Sen. Corman responded that it is a fair formula with the funding capped at 10 percent for areas including Philadelphia. He noted that the bill is written so that everyone who applies will get something. COMMITTEE NEWS Comprehensive coverage of House & Senate public hearings & voting meetings House Appropriations Committee 6/22/18, 10:55 a.m., Room 140 Main Capitol By Matt Hess, Pennsylvania Legislative Services The committee met to consider bills. HB 1745 Hickernell, David - (PN 2342) The Fostering Independence Through Education Act provides for financial assistance to foster youth and youth adopted from the foster care system; reduces the long-term costs for taxpayers by enhancing opportunities for youth who are or have been in substitute care; assists youth who are and have been in substitute care by making college accessible; and encourages the adoption of youth from substitute care by assisting families with the financing of postsecondary education.
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