News for Advocates for Catholic Education in Pennsylvania May 13, 2011 School Choice Update: Senate Bill 1 – Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Your hard work is paying off. Senate Bill 1 is positioned to run in the next few weeks, but there is still a lot of work that needs to be do
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 would greatly expand school choice options in Pennsylv
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 scholarships to students to attend the school of their choic
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, and included 600 likely voters throughout Pennsy
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.
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.
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 Senate Bill 1 Rally for all supporters of
News for Advocates for Catholic Education in Pennsylvania March 18, 2011 School Choice Update: Senate Bill 1 – the Opportunity Scholarship and Educational Improvement Tax Credit Act cleared its first hurdle on its way to become law in Pennsylvania. SB 1 passed the Senate Education Co
Senate Bill 1 – the Opportunity Scholarship and Educational Improvement Tax Credit Act – was reported out of the Senate Education Committee with an 8-2 vote. Special thanks to the supporters of the school choice bill: