Watro Appointed to Chair House Subcommittee on Higher Education

February 12, 2025

HARRISBURG – Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) today announced his appointment to serve as the Republican chair of the Subcommittee on Higher Education under the Education Committee in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives during the 2025-26 Legislative Session.

“I am honored to have been chosen by Republican Education Committee Chairman Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) to serve in a leadership capacity with this important subcommittee,” said Watro. “I look forward to working with my colleagues on reviewing and shaping policies related to the Commonwealth’s colleges and universities.”

The subcommittee examines bills concerning public and private universities, community colleges and other postsecondary institutions, addressing issues like tuition, student debt, financial aid and campus safety. The subcommittee also collaborates with educational institutions, advocates for state education initiatives and works to develop policies that improve access to and the quality of higher education in Pennsylvania. Its goal is to ensure a strong and affordable higher education system that benefits students and the workforce.

In addition to serving on the Education Committee, Watro is also a member of the Insurance, Local Government, Professional Licensure, and Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness committees.

Representative Dane Watro
116th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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