Cyber Charter Funding Reform

Overview

Kutztown Area School District is committed to advocating for reform in cyber charter school funding. Our goal is to ensure fair and equitable distribution of public education funds and to protect our taxpayers from excessive costs associated with cyber charter tuition.

Financial Impact of Cyber Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, the projected expenses for cyber charter tuition are as follows:

• Regular Education: $18,992.94 per student (36 students)
• Special Education: $29,732.92 per student (22 students)

Under the current funding model, the total projected cost for 2025-26 is $1,324,853.

With the proposed reform and a statewide base tuition rate of $8,000 per student, KASD could potentially save $637,590 annually.

If the tuition rate were adjusted to $10,000 per student, the potential savings would be $521,590 annually.

How You Can Support Cyber Charter Reform

We encourage community members to reach out to their local legislators to advocate for a fair and reasonable funding model for cyber charter schools. Below is a template letter you can use to contact your state representatives:

Download Support Letter

Contact Your Legislators

If you would like to advocate for cyber charter reform, contact your local legislators using the information below:

• Jamie Barton (R) - 124th District - jbarton@pahousegop.com - 717-787-9029
• David Maloney, Sr. (R) - 130th District - dmaloney@pahousegop.com - 717-260-6161
• Judith L. Schwank (D) - 11th District - SenatorSchwank@pasenate.com - 717-787-8925
• Chris Gebhard (R) - 48th District - cgebhard@pasen.gov - 717-787-5708

Board Resolution

The Kutztown Area School District Board of Directors has passed a resolution supporting cyber charter funding reform. You can view the full resolution here:

Auditor General's Report on Cyber Charter Funding

Read the latest report from the Pennsylvania Auditor General on cyber charter funding reform and its financial impact on school districts: