Article: Gov. Schweiker Signs Bill that Invests $9 Billion in Education, Boosts State's Support of Public Schools by $242 Million Basic-ed Subsidy up 3 Percent, or $126 Million State to Reimburse Districts 30 Percent of Charter-School Costs, Totaling Estimated $53 Million Governor Delivers on Promise Of $75 Million for Philadelphia School District New law strengthens Cyber Schools.

HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Battling the tightest economy in recent history, Gov. Mark Schweiker continued to make Pennsylvania's children and their education a top priority, signing legislation today to increase funding for Pennsylvania's public schools by $242 million over last year.

"This Administration always has emphasized public education," Gov. Schweiker said. "Over the past seven years, we have increased direct state support of our schools by nearly $2 billion, and we have launched powerful new education reforms to improve learning for our children.

"This year, it has been difficult -- if not impossible -- to stretch our resources as far as we need them ...

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