House Democratic Policy Committee to hold Tuesday hearing in Capitol on instructing students during COVID-19
Policy Committee August 20, 2020 | 5:08 PM
HARRISBURG, Aug. 20 – State Rep. Mike Sturla, D-Lancaster, announced today that the House Democratic Policy Committee will hold a public hearing on instructing students during COVID-19.
The hearing will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25 in Room G-50 Irvis Office Building in Harrisburg. The media and public are invited to watch the livestream at www.pahouse.com/live.
Requested by Rep. Bob Merski, D-Erie, the hearing will feature testimony from school districts in Erie County and educators. Testifiers will speak remotely, while members will participate in person and remotely.
Testifiers will include:
- Brian Polito, superintendent, Erie School District.
- Richard Emerck, superintendent, Fort LeBoeuf School District.
- Ian Roberts, superintendent, Millcreek Township School District.
- Aaron Chapin, vice president, Pennsylvania State Education Association.
Following the hearing, testimonies and full hearing video will be posted at www.pahouse.com/policycommittee.