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Bill to increase EITC passes PA House
Tuesday, May 10, 2011 – 15:37
Bill to increase EITC passes PA House

The PA House passed HB 1330 out of the House by a vote of 190-7 today. The bill would expand Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program. The REACH Alliance applauds the move, and views this …

Happy Birthday, EITC! School choice supporters gather at Capitol
Tuesday, May 3, 2011 – 16:18
Happy Birthday, EITC! School choice supporters gather at Capitol

Hundreds of students, teachers, parents and legislators gathered at the Capitol Tuesday to show their support for the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program and to advocate for passage of Senate Bill 1, legislation that …

Important EITC Vote
Wednesday, Apr 27, 2011 – 9:58

In a 21-4 vote, HB 1330 was voted out of the House Education Committee. HB 1330 would increase Educational Improvement Tax Credits (EITC) for businesses that contribute to organizations that give scholarships to students to …

EITC Turns 10!
Wednesday, Apr 27, 2011 – 9:57
EITC Turns 10!

Each year since 2001, more than 40,000 students have been able to choose their school because of Educational Improvement Tax Credits (EITC). EITC provides a tax credit to businesses that contribute to organizations that give …

Poll Results: Voters support school choice
Wednesday, Apr 20, 2011 – 15:43
Poll Results: Voters support school choice

In a new Pennsylvania poll, conducted by national polling and research firm Public Opinion Strategies (POS), by a 15% margin (54%-39%) respondents favored pending legislation known as Senate Bill 1.
The survey was conducted April 13-14, …

School choice bill passes Appropriations Committee
Tuesday, Apr 12, 2011 – 9:10
School choice bill passes Appropriations Committee

Senate Bill 1 – the Opportunity Scholarship and Educational Improvement Tax Credit Act successfully passed the Senate Appropriations Committee with a 15-11 vote. Say thanks to the Senators who supported it.

Join the Advocates for Catholic Education
Thursday, Apr 7, 2011 – 15:16

To sign up for ACE-PA, go to the sign-up section of the Pennsylvania Catholic Advocacy Network page to enter your name, address and most importantly, e-mail address.  Then select “Catholic Education (ACE-PA).”

School choice legislation will benefit thousands of Catholic school families
Wednesday, Apr 6, 2011 – 7:34
School choice legislation will benefit thousands of Catholic school families

In coffee shops and around water coolers, Pennsylvanians everywhere are talking about it – school choice and Senate Bill 1 – the Opportunity Scholarship and Educational Improvement Tax Credit Act.

Get ready to rally for school choice
Monday, Apr 4, 2011 – 10:47
Get ready to rally for school choice

The Pennsylvania Grassroots School Choice Coalition is planning a rally on the Capitol steps in Harrisburg on Tuesday, April 12, 2011, beginning at 12:00 noon. Check out this video and make plans to attend.

ACE+PA Update March 29, 2011
Tuesday, Mar 29, 2011 – 15:24

 News for Advocates for Catholic Education in Pennsylvania
School Choice Rally on the Capitol Steps
On Tuesday, April 12, 2011, beginning around 12 pm, Students First and the entire nonpublic school community in Pennsylvania will be hosting a …