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Urge Lawmakers to Expand Educational Opportunities – Increase EITC & OSTC

Budget negotiations for the 2018-2019 fiscal year are taking place soon, so NOW is the time to remind members of the General Assembly to support an increase to the widely successful Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) programs. Each
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April 13, 2018
by Hill
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catholic schools, catholic students, educational improvement tax credit, EITC, Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit, OSTC, scholarships, school choice, school students, state budget, tax credits

Questions & Answers with Speaker of the House Mike Turzai about Expanding EITC

Pennsylvania’s Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) is passionate about giving parents and grandparents real options for their children’s education. He is spearheading an effort to expand the highly successful Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Opportunity Scholar
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February 21, 2017
by Hill
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catholic schools, Educational Improvement Tax Credits, EITC, House Bill 250, Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit, opportunity scholarships, OSTC, parental choice, Representative Mike Turzai, scholarships, school choice, Speaker Turzai, tax credits, vouchers

The Dire Consequences of Inaction on Education Tax Credits

Actions have consequences; and often so does inaction. Six months overdue, Pennsylvania’s state elected officials still do not have agreement about a spending plan for the 2015-2016 fiscal year. The consequences of this budget impasse may not just affect certain programs; they could a
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December 22, 2015
by Hill
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budget impasse, Catholic Education, catholic schools, educational improvement tax credit, EITC, Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit, OSTC, scholarships

Show Your Support for the Successful EITC and OSTC Programs

Both the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and the Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) programs are funded by companies that contribute to our scholarship organizations in exchange for a tax credit. The longstanding EITC program has helped countless students attend our C
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July 31, 2015
by Hill
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Catholic Education, catholic schools pennsylvania, educational improvement tax credit, EITC, HB 752, Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit, OSTC, Pennsylvania State Budget, scholarships

The High Return on Education Tax Credits

Savvy investors do their homework. Before buying stock they will research a company’s track record. Is the company making sales? Expanding its market? Are customers satisfied? It is smart to invest in proven success. Providing a quality education for our children is the most critical
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April 08, 2015
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Catholic Education, catholic schools, educational improvement tax credit, EITC, jay costa, jim christiana, Michael Turzai, opportunity scholarships, OSTC, scholarships

Businesses Get Tax Credits with Scholarships

From the Times News-  Businesses can earn valuable tax breaks through their support of private primary and secondary education. Exactly how they can go about doing so was discussed by Robert L. Buck, CPA, of Buckno Lisicky & Company, as part of a recent joint luncheon between the
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February 26, 2014
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Eastern Pennsylvania Scholarship Foundation, EITC, OSTC, pennsylvania catholic conference, Pennsylvania Catholics Network, pennsylvania scholarship, scholarships

PA House Education Committee Supports EITC Increase

The Pennsylvania House Education Committee voted in favor of  House Bill 1207 with a vote of 13-12. The bill, introduced by Representative Jim Christiana (R-Beaver), will increase funding for the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program to $125 million for K-12 and $12.5 mill
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June 03, 2013
by Hill
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catholic schools, educational improvement scholarship credits, educational improvement tax credit, EITC, scholarships

Congratulations School Choice Advocates!

School choice advocates are celebrating a victory in Harrisburg! Governor Tom Corbett signed the tax code bill that expands the existing Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program, eliminates the delay for some companies that wish to contribute, and creates another category of
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July 02, 2012
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Catholic Education, catholic schools, education, educational improvement tax credit, EITC, scholarships, school choice, vouchers

School Choice Success!

School choice advocates are celebrating a big victory in Harrisburg this weekend! Governor Tom Corbett signed the tax code bill that expands the existing Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program, eliminates the delay for some companies that wish to contribute, and creates ano
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July 01, 2012
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advocates for catholic education, Catholic Education Posts, catholic schools, educational improvement tax credit, EITC, scholarships, school choice, tax credits, vouchers

Introducing Educational Improvement Scholarship Credits and Expanded EITC for More School Choice

New legislation is being considered in Harrisburg that would give both low and middle income students access to more educational options while allaying fears that school choice might hurt public schools. Rep. Jim Christiana (R-Butler) introduced House Bill 2468 that would expand the e
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June 12, 2012
by Hill
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Catholic Education Posts, catholic schools, educational improvement scholarship credits, educational improvement tax credit, EISC, EITC, opportunity scholarships, scholarships, school choice, tax credits, vouchers
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