The public's right to know — which was enshrined in a robust new Pennsylvania law that took effect eight months ago — has become the target of roll-back efforts by local and state agencies.

In Harrisburg, the General Assembly has introduced several bills to change the new law. Some provisions would deny access to the home addresses or date of birth of school employees, in what has been characterized as a bid to protect privacy and safety.

A Commonwealth Court judge also issued a temporary injunction against releasing home addresses of school personnel until the court issues a further order.

Locally, East Stroudsburg and Pocono Mountain school districts are looking to overturn decisions made by the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records OOR). East Stroudsburg University is appealing to the Commonwealth Court a ruling granting the Pocono Record partial access to records held by its foundation.

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