A Resolution designating the week of April 26 through May 2, 2026, as "Jewish Day Schools Week" in Pennsylvania.
This Senate Resolution designates the week of April 26 through May 2, 2026, as "Jewish Day Schools Week" in Pennsylvania to recognize the state's 34 Jewish day schools. The measure expresses appreciation for these institutions, which educate over 440,000 Jewish Pennsylvanians and provide cultural and religious instruction. The resolution highlights the schools' role in fostering community, offering bilingual education, and connecting students to global Jewish networks. It also notes that these schools have produced notable alumni such as Seth Rogen and Natalie Portman. This is a ceremonial designation with no changes to laws or funding.
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Introduced Apr 23, 2026
Last action Apr 23, 2026
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Apr 23, 2026
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Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
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1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
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Steve Santarsiero
DDemocratic
Co
Amanda Cappelletti
DDemocratic
Co
Art Haywood
DDemocratic
Co
Doug Mastriano
RRepublican
Co
Elder Vogel
RRepublican
Co
Jay Costa
DDemocratic
Co
Judy Schwank
DDemocratic
Co
Lisa Baker
RRepublican
Co
Scott Hutchinson
RRepublican
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Scott Martin
RRepublican
Co
Tina Tartaglione
DDemocratic
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