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August 11, 2023 - Reading, PA

At Reading Elementary School, Governor Shapiro Hosts Ceremonial Budget Bill Signing to Fund Universal Free Breakfast and Historic Investments in Public Education

During a visit to Millmont Elementary School, Governor Josh Shapiro ceremonially signed the 2023-24 budget bill to provide universal free breakfast to nearly 1.7 million Pennsylvania public school students across the Commonwealth. Governor Shapiro and Education Secretary Dr. Khalid Mumin also highlighted the critical investments the bipartisan budget makes in K-12 public schools, including the largest increase in basic education funding (BEF) in Pennsylvania history.

The budget includes a $567 million increase in BEF for Pennsylvania school districts - the largest BEF increase in Pennsylvania history - and a $46.5 million increase to provide universal free breakfast to Pennsylvania's 1.7 million public school students regardless of income, and free lunch to all 22,000 Pennsylvania students who are eligible for reduced-price lunches through the National School Lunch Program.

Speakers included:
Jennifer Murray, Reading School District Superintendent
Marsha Ganter, Social Worker
Rep. Manny Guzman
Sen. Judy Schwank
Education Secretary Khalid Mumin
Gov. Josh Shapiro



Governor Josh Shapiro during a ceremonial signing of the 2023-24 budget bill, to provide universal free breakfast to nearly 1.7 million Pennsylvania public school students across the Commonwealth, at Millmont Elementary School in Reading on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. Governor Shapiro and Education Secretary Dr. Khalid Mumin also highlighted the critical investments the bipartisan budget makes in K-12 public schools, including the largest increase in basic education funding (BEF) in Pennsylvania history.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23584_gov_education_DZ_001.jpeg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro speaks during a ceremonial signing of the 2023-24 budget bill, to provide universal free breakfast to nearly 1.7 million Pennsylvania public school students across the Commonwealth, at Millmont Elementary School in Reading on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. Governor Shapiro and Education Secretary Dr. Khalid Mumin also highlighted the critical investments the bipartisan budget makes in K-12 public schools, including the largest increase in basic education funding (BEF) in Pennsylvania history.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23584_gov_education_DZ_002.jpeg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro speaks during a ceremonial signing of the 2023-24 budget bill, to provide universal free breakfast to nearly 1.7 million Pennsylvania public school students across the Commonwealth, at Millmont Elementary School in Reading on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. Governor Shapiro and Education Secretary Dr. Khalid Mumin also highlighted the critical investments the bipartisan budget makes in K-12 public schools, including the largest increase in basic education funding (BEF) in Pennsylvania history.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23584_gov_education_DZ_003.jpeg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro speaks during a ceremonial signing of the 2023-24 budget bill, to provide universal free breakfast to nearly 1.7 million Pennsylvania public school students across the Commonwealth, at Millmont Elementary School in Reading on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. Governor Shapiro and Education Secretary Dr. Khalid Mumin also highlighted the critical investments the bipartisan budget makes in K-12 public schools, including the largest increase in basic education funding (BEF) in Pennsylvania history.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23584_gov_education_DZ_004.jpeg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro speaks during a ceremonial signing of the 2023-24 budget bill, to provide universal free breakfast to nearly 1.7 million Pennsylvania public school students across the Commonwealth, at Millmont Elementary School in Reading on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. Governor Shapiro and Education Secretary Dr. Khalid Mumin also highlighted the critical investments the bipartisan budget makes in K-12 public schools, including the largest increase in basic education funding (BEF) in Pennsylvania history.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23584_gov_education_DZ_005.jpeg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro speaks during a ceremonial signing of the 2023-24 budget bill, to provide universal free breakfast to nearly 1.7 million Pennsylvania public school students across the Commonwealth, at Millmont Elementary School in Reading on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. Governor Shapiro and Education Secretary Dr. Khalid Mumin also highlighted the critical investments the bipartisan budget makes in K-12 public schools, including the largest increase in basic education funding (BEF) in Pennsylvania history.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23584_gov_education_DZ_006.jpeg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro during a ceremonial signing of the 2023-24 budget bill, to provide universal free breakfast to nearly 1.7 million Pennsylvania public school students across the Commonwealth, at Millmont Elementary School in Reading on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. Governor Shapiro and Education Secretary Dr. Khalid Mumin also highlighted the critical investments the bipartisan budget makes in K-12 public schools, including the largest increase in basic education funding (BEF) in Pennsylvania history.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23584_gov_education_DZ_007.jpeg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro during a ceremonial signing of the 2023-24 budget bill, to provide universal free breakfast to nearly 1.7 million Pennsylvania public school students across the Commonwealth, at Millmont Elementary School in Reading on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. Governor Shapiro and Education Secretary Dr. Khalid Mumin also highlighted the critical investments the bipartisan budget makes in K-12 public schools, including the largest increase in basic education funding (BEF) in Pennsylvania history.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23584_gov_education_DZ_008.jpeg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro speaks during a ceremonial signing of the 2023-24 budget bill, to provide universal free breakfast to nearly 1.7 million Pennsylvania public school students across the Commonwealth, at Millmont Elementary School in Reading on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. Governor Shapiro and Education Secretary Dr. Khalid Mumin also highlighted the critical investments the bipartisan budget makes in K-12 public schools, including the largest increase in basic education funding (BEF) in Pennsylvania history.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23584_gov_education_DZ_009.jpeg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>