Rendell Administration makes its case for closing the Scotland School

The Rendell Administration continues to make its case for closing the The Scotland School for Veterans' Children as a cost-cutting measure.

The Pennsylvania Department of Education says the Scotland School has the highest per-pupil spending of any public school in the state but has "curriculum deficiencies that result in many of its students falling short of Pennsylvania's academic achievement goals."

PA Education Secretary Gerald L. Zahorchak said the state can find a more cost-effective way to educate the 240 students currently attending the Scotland School.

"To continue operating Scotland School is not in the best interest of its students or the commonwealth's taxpayers," Zahorchak said. "Clearly, there are more effective, less costly alternatives for Scotland students, and the Department of Education is committed to helping all Scotland students and families identify those alternatives for the coming school year."

Read more about why Gov. Ed Rendell wants to close the school to save taxpayers $10.5 million a year in this press release by the Department of Education:

Scotland School's Academic Performance, Course Offerings Make Strong Case for Closure