State Budget

Opportunity Finds a Way

• Marc LeBlond
• March 11, 2021

The 2018-19 budget increased EITC by $25 million, providing an additional 8,000 student scholarships. Each child deserves an exceptional education—one that fits their unique gifts and talents. Parents should have…

Fact Sheet

Education

Opportunity Denied Again: Despite Recent Increase, Thousands of Scholarships Still Denied

• Marc LeBlond
• July 19, 2019

In 2017-18, the cap on Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program increased by $10 million. Yet, 49,356 scholarship applications were denied—49% of all applications. To meet demand, lawmakers need…

Memo

Pa. Governor to Block Education Opportunity for Thousands of Students

• Charles Mitchell
• June 13, 2019

June 13, 2019, Harrisburg, Pa.—According to news reports, Governor Tom Wolf plans to veto a school choice bill, HB 800, that would expand tax credit scholarships in Pennsylvania.

Press Release

Education

Helping Kids Through EITC and OSTC

• Andrew Abramczyk, Nathan Benefield
• June 12, 2019

Governor Tom Wolf wants to be sure that children from poor parts of the state can get a good education. In his 2018 budget address he called…

Media

Education

Pittsburgh School Choice Fair

• Colleen Hroncich
• November 20, 2018

When I walked into the Pittsburgh School Choice Fair on Saturday, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I certainly did not anticipate being blown away by the diversity of…

Media