Restore EITC
In 2008-2009, the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program was a $75 million program – helping over 44,000 students attend the school of their choice and countless more through innovative programming.
In the 2009-2010 budget, the EITC Program was cut by $15 million, making the program a total of $60 million. This year the EITC Program is scheduled to be cut again by an additional $10 million – which would make the EITC a $50 million total program in 2010-2011.
Operation Restore is a statewide initiative to restore funding for EITC to $75 million. The campaign is urging people all across the Commonwealth to speak up and affirm that funding a successful educational program is a good investment and a smart move for the future of Pennsylvania.
The Advocates for Catholic Education in Pennsylvania, or ACE-PA, network is a key partner in the Operation Restore effort. ACE-PA is encouraging all concerned citizens to visit their state legislators as soon as possible in their district offices. During the visit, lawmakers should be asked to support the restoration of the $75 million for EITC. In addition to their personal support, legislators should be urged to also contact their legislative leadership regarding EITC restoration. Leadership in all caucuses must understand that people in all legislative districts will be hurt by EITC cuts. Just a few visits to every state legislator will make a big impact for Operation Restore.
TAKE ACTION – HELP RESTORE EITC
Join the Advocates for Catholic Education in Pennsylvania. When you register your name, address and e-mail and check the Catholic Education (ACE-PA) box, the PCC will send you action alerts and updates to keep you informed about EITC and other Catholic Education issues.
Visit, call, fax, e-mail or write your state legislators. Tell them what EITC means to you, your family, your school, your parish, your neighborhood, and our future. Urge them to restore funding to $75 million. Look up your legislators’ contact information here or send them an e-mail using the Pennsylvania Catholic Advocacy Network website.
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