Emrick Says Bill Would Help Schools Offer Driver Training

Pennsylvania's House Education Committee will meet to vote on two pieces of legislation on Wednesday, Nov 16.

Rep. Joe Emrick, R-137th, has introduced House Bill 1823, which would give school districts the option of contracting with private driver training instructors to provide the classroom portion of driver education without obtaining Pennsylvania teacher certification. 

The committee will also vote on House Bill 1980, which would establish a statewide comprehensive teacher evaluation system. Lancaster GOP lawmaker Ryan Aument introduced the bill as part of Gov. Tom Corbett's education reform package.

The committee meeting can be seen live on Emrick's website.

Emrick is former chairman of the Upper Nazareth Township Board of Supervisors. He was elected to the state House of Representatives in 2010.

Emrick's 137th district includes residents of Nazareth, Upper Nazareth, Forks and Palmer townships.