Watro named to School Safety and Security Committee
KAYLEE LINDENMUTH / SHENANDOAH SENTINEL FILE - Rep. Dane Watro.
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Dane Watro (R-Schuylkill) has been named to the School Safety and Security Committee under the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.
“I am truly grateful for the opportunity to serve in this role and contribute to the safety and security of our schools, which should always be a top priority,” said Watro. “I want to thank Leader Topper for entrusting me with this important responsibility. I am eager to get started and work toward ensuring a safe and worry-free learning environment for students statewide.”
The 22-member committee was created under Act 44 of 2018, which assesses how Pennsylvania schools can be safer for students. Among the committee’s duties is to oversee the distribution of state funding for security equipment, police officers and student mental health programs. Members serve four-year terms.
“Rep. Watro has had a distinguished military career and, during his time in the Pennsylvania House, has proven himself to be a leader on education issues. His qualifications and keen interest in this area make him a natural fit to be a strong voice for our caucus in deciding how to devote taxpayer resources to making schools safer,” House Republican Leader Jesse Topper said.
Watro is replacing Rep. Stephenie Scialabba (R-Butler), and will complete her remaining term, which expires in February 2028.
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