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Articles tagged with: Senate Bill 1

School Choice Status Report
Wednesday, Dec 7, 2011 – 13:03
School Choice Status Report

According to Harrisburg insiders, the governor and high level legislative leaders confirmed that they are working on an education reform package, including vouchers and an EITC increase, which they believe can get to the governor’s …

Giving Thanks for School Choice? Make it happen with your visit
Monday, Nov 21, 2011 – 11:37
Giving Thanks for School Choice? Make it happen with your visit

Because of the Thanksgiving holiday, the state legislature is out of session. This means that this week and next, your senators and representatives are working in their home district offices instead of in Harrisburg at the …

School Choice Rally Energizes Capitol
Tuesday, Nov 15, 2011 – 17:00
School Choice Rally Energizes Capitol

Nearly 50 Pennsylvania Catholic schools were represented at a rally in the Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday in support of school choice. Hundreds of students, teachers and school staff advocated for school choice legislation that includes …

Tell House Members: Act Now on School Choice!
Tuesday, Nov 15, 2011 – 10:29

Students and teachers from nearly 50 Pennsylvania Catholic schools are headed to Harrisburg RIGHT NOW  to rally in support of school choice. Click here to join in the chorus of voices by sending a clear …

School Choice for Special Needs Students
Wednesday, Nov 9, 2011 – 13:31
School Choice for Special Needs Students

In the school choice debate, some opponents say that students with special needs will be left out. Supporters of school choice know this is not true.
Senate Bill 1 would create a voucher program and significantly …

Does School Choice Only Help Those Who Live Near a Failing School?
Monday, Nov 7, 2011 – 16:38

The school choice proposal being considered in Harrisburg right now does two things – creates a pilot program for school vouchers and increases the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. The voucher program prudently starts …

Honey, We’re Home! Visit Reps While at District Offices This Week
Monday, Nov 7, 2011 – 14:39
Honey, We’re Home! Visit Reps While at District Offices This Week

Because tomorrow is Election Day, the state legislature is out of session. This means that your senators and representatives are working in their home district offices instead of in Harrisburg at the Capitol.
Given the status …

Around the Commonwealth: School Choice in Pennsylvania
Thursday, Oct 27, 2011 – 15:10
Around the Commonwealth: School Choice in Pennsylvania

Governor Corbett has introduced school choice as his top priority for the fall. Yesterday, Senate Bill 1 passed the Senate and is now headed to the House of Representatives for passage.  Send a message to …

Catholic Guide to School Choice
Sunday, Jul 17, 2011 – 9:18
Catholic Guide to School Choice

The Spring 2011 edition of the Viewpoint newletter includes a Catholic’s guide to school choice and other information about the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference’s (PCC) legislative agenda.
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Critical Vote on School Choice – Show Your Support
Wednesday, Jun 29, 2011 – 8:56
Critical Vote on School Choice – Show Your Support

Headlines across the state this morning suggest that a deal could be in the works to pass school choice before the General Assembly breaks for the summer. Time is of the essence. A big push …