Policy Committee to Hold Hearing in Philadelphia on the importance of Lifeline Scholarships for Students

September 11, 2023

WHAT:     The House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), will hold a hearing on school choice and lifeline scholarships to students trapped in struggling schools, in Philadelphia hosted by Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia).      

WHO:    Testifiers will include Andrew Brady, president of West Catholic Preparatory High School; Joy Converse, former public school teacher; Jaslin Vasquez-Gonzales, student at St. Joseph’s University; and parents Kemah Brewington and Shannon Mitchell.

WHEN:     Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 2 p.m.  

WHERE:    IUPAT District Council 21, 2980 Southampton Road, Philadelphia. 

The hearing will be streamed live at https://www.pahousegop.com/livestreams 

Contact:    David Foster, 267-207-0207, dfoster@pahousegop.com