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School Choice: The Final Countdown

Our advocacy efforts are paying off! The Pennsylvania Catholic Conference (PCC) has learned that a final vote on school choice that includes opportunity scholarships (vouchers) and an increase to the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program will take place next week. Another
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December 08, 2011
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A Scholarship By Any Other Name

Senate Bill 1 includes two kinds of scholarships that will allow students to attend a school of their choice – Opportunity Scholarships, or vouchers, and Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) scholarships.
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November 30, 2011
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Does School Choice Only Help Those Who Live Near a Failing School?

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 small; low-income students with a household
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November 07, 2011
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School Choice Victory in the Senate

Pennsylvania students and their families are one step closer to getting assistance in the exercise of their right to choose a school that they believe best meets their needs. Today the Pennsylvania Senate passed Senate Bill 1, the Opportunity Scholarship Act, by a vote of 27-22. The m
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October 26, 2011
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School Choice Passes Senate Education Committee

School choice earned an important victory today with the passage of Senate Bill 1 in the Senate Education Committee by a vote of 9-2. The committee amended the proposed legislation to reflect Governor Tom Corbett’s plan to create a pilot program for school vouchers and increase the Ed
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October 25, 2011
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School Choice Is On The Move

A vote is scheduled THIS WEEK on Senate Bill 1, the Opportunity Scholarship Act. The bill must first pass the Senate Education Committee; then it will be considered on the floor of the full Senate. Your State Senator needs to hear this message from you – vote YES on Senate Bill 1 and
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October 25, 2011
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A Catholic Guide to School Choice

There has been much debate about school choice in Harrisburg. What is the Catholic perspective on the issue? Why should Catholics take a stand in favor of school choice? Get answers to questions about school choice with A Catholic Guide to School Choice. Want to help pass school choic
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September 23, 2011
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Back in Session: Time to Take Action on School Choice!

As the legislature returns to Harrisburg, school choice is likely to be debated in these early weeks of the session. Insiders say that this fall is THE TIME for school choice – vouchers and an increase to the EITC scholarship program have the support of the governor and the Secretary
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September 22, 2011
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Summertime Support for School Choice

School is out and the state legislature has recessed for the summer, but school choice is still being debated all over Pennsylvania. There are two great ways advocates can keep this issue alive over the summer:
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July 26, 2011
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Join the Advocates for Catholic Education

The energy, enthusiasm and Catholic school spirit of sincerely concerned parents, educators and taxpayers is the key to advancing Catholic education for our children now and in the future.  The PCC is seeking volunteers to get involved with the Advocates for Catholic Education Network
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July 18, 2011
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