Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward, R-Westmoreland, and Majority Leader Joe Pittman, R-Armstrong, issued the following statement July 24 regarding the Commonwealth Court ruling on school funding:

“After completing a thorough review of the Commonwealth Court ruling on school funding, we have determined an appeal will not be undertaken. We recognize the perspective of the court and appreciate the necessity for educational opportunities for all children throughout the commonwealth. This ruling provides an opportunity for meaningful changes to move Pennsylvania’s education system into the 21st century.