Schweyer issues statement on resignation of Pennsylvania’s education secretary

HARRISBURG, Nov. 22 – Pennsylvania House Education Committee Majority Chairman, Peter Schweyer, today issued the following statement on the announcement of the resignation of Pennsylvania Secretary of Education, Khalid N. Mumin.

“Since becoming the Chair of the House Education Committee, Dr. Mumin and I have enjoyed a positive working relationship with the common goal to support and enrich Pennsylvania students as well as the teachers and faculty in our education system. His input was especially helpful as we redesigned the new basic education funding system during this past budget season. I genuinely appreciate his help and wish him the best on his future endeavors.

“I would like to congratulate interim Secretary of Education, Angela Fitterer, who will be replacing Dr. Mumin. The House Education Committee and I remain fully committed to working with you and the Department of Education during and after this transition.”

Schweyer represents the 134th Legislative District which serves a portion of the city of Allentown, all of Emmaus Borough and a portion of Salisbury Township in Lehigh County.