Dear Neighbor, I hope you are well! I wanted to take this opportunity to update you on happenings in the district as well as Harrisburg. 

As always, I hope you find this informative and useful.

Vaccine Clinic Postponed

Unfortunately, we are postponing my Vaccine Clinic with Giant Pharmacy for a later date as we wait for the updated COVID booster. Those who signed up should have received word from Giant about the schedule change, but please contact my office if you have questions. I will keep you updated here and on social media when a new date for the Vaccine Clinic is secured. Thank you for your patience and stay healthy!

Special Education Policy Change

In case you missed it, last week the Pennsylvania Department of Education announced a Special Education Policy Change regarding its age-out policy. Effective immediately, students with disabilities who are entitled to Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) will continue to receive free and appropriate public education until their 22nd birthday. This policy change also applies to students who turned 21 during the 2022-23 school year and were prematurely exited from their school under PDE’s old policy. These students have the option to re-enroll in public school this school year.

PDE sent a letter to all families with a 21-year-old student with disabilities who may be eligible to continue to receive schooling, as well as notified the superintendents and special education directors of all school districts, charter schools, and intermediate units in the Commonwealth. The FAQ page may provide some clarity if you have questions or want to read the updated policy language. If you have more questions, please feel free to contact my office at (484) 200-8263.

Norristown Farm Park Mosquito Spraying Tonight!

Tonight, Wednesday, September 6th the Montgomery County Office of Public Health is spraying to control adult mosquitoes within the Norristown Farm Park after positive mosquito collections of West Nile Virus. Spraying is scheduled to start at 7:45 PM and will end at 10:30 PM. For more information on the spraying and what additional public health steps the county is taking visit here.

Lower Providence Library Event

Lower Providence Library is hosting a fundraising event, A Taste of Lower Providence, in support of the Lower Providence Community Library on Saturday, September 23 from 5 to 8 PM. They have partnered with more than 15 local restaurants and bars to offer a diverse selection of favorite menu items. There will also be live music, games, and more. To learn more and get tickets, click here.

Please continue to stay safe, healthy and well-informed.

And, if you have questions about any state-related issue, please contact my office at 484-200-8263 or email [email protected].

Sincerely,

Rep. Joe Webster
State Representative
150th Legislative District

PA House of Representatives Democratic Caucus
PO Box 202250 Harrisburg, PA 17120-2250

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