At its Oct. 23 meeting, the Quakertown Community School Board voted 5-4 to temporarily withhold 25% of payments to charter schools due to the ongoing state budget impasse and subsequent delay in state funding. The board’s resolution argues that charter schools should share the financial burden until the 2025-2026 state budget is enacted and funding resumes. The 25% figure mirrors the portion of state subsidies the district has not yet received. Supporters said the move would save about $100,000 per month and have minimal impact since charter schools can access a $500 million state fund if needed. Opponents objected to using students as leverage in a political dispute, insisting that all students deserve full funding regardless of the state’s budget delay.
Source: Town & Country; 10/29/2025