Boyd begins second term, will focus on growing economy, education funding
Rep. Heather Boyd January 7, 2025 | 12:47 PM
HARRISBURG, Jan. 7 – State Rep. Heather Boyd was sworn into the Pennsylvania House of Representatives today, beginning her second term serving the 163rd Legislative District in Delaware County.
Boyd said that she will continue representing the interests of her fellow Pennsylvanians, especially focusing on economic opportunity and education funding.
“Last session, we made a lot of progress toward adequately funding our schools, and I hope that we continue to capitalize on those investments and create even more funding opportunities these next two years,” said Boyd, D-Delaware. “The 2024-25 bipartisan budget I voted for last year included a historic $1.1 billion increase for K-12 education – marking the largest single-year investment in the commonwealth's history. I speak on behalf of Southeast Delco, Upper Darby and William Penn school districts when I say just how necessary that investment was.
“Funding that lives up to our constitutional duty ensures that quality learning is not a privilege, but a right, laying the foundation for a brighter and more inclusive future.”
The Pennsylvania General Assembly is currently in its 209th consecutive legislative session, which began today. The 2025-26 legislative session runs through Nov. 30, 2026.
The Oath of Office was administered by Pennsylvania Supreme Court Chief Justice Debra Todd, and the invocation was given by Bishop Maureen L. Davis, who is pastor of the Open Door Mission True Light Church, located in Philadelphia.
The 163rd Legislative District includes parts of Delaware County consisting of communities in the townships of Darby and Upper Darby, and the boroughs of Aldan, Clifton Heights and Collingdale.