The Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) announces its support for the Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act, a signature legislative proposal to advance parental choice in education through a federal tax credit program.
The legislation is a reasonable approach which is carefully drawn to respect the requirements of federalism and the autonomy of independent education providers such as Christian schools.
The EITC program has been actively engaged in supporting private education since 2001.
This program provides the needed scholarship monies to support low-income families, allowing them to have access to high performing private schools.
Please take a moment to view the following testimonials about how EITC is working for Christian Schools around the commonwealth of Pennsylvania:
Click here to see the ACSIPA Newsletter for January.
http://www.champion.org/acsipa/sites/all/newsemail/2019/1-23-19.html?ut…
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PACAPE recognizes the value of effective teaching and leadership that promotes proficiency in student learning and influences the school with positive culture.
Nominations are open now!
More information is found in the attached flyer.
We are in the last days of submissions for the PACAPE Teacher and Administrator awards.
Submit quality nominees now at: www.surveymonkey.com/r/pacapeteacheraward
The staff of the Office of Corporation released the following position statement in regards to EITC and Special Purpose Entities (SPE). SPE's exemption from registration requirements include several criteria including:
-SPE is registered under Pennsylvania law;
-SPE was created for the sole purpose of making contributions to educational institutions;
-That 100% of the proceeds from the sale of the units is used as a donation
Please read the attached for more information.
Federal Commission on School Safety Releases Comprehensive Resource Guide for Keeping Students, Teachers Safe at School
After months of research, visiting successful programs around the nation, and receiving testimony from experts and concerned citizens, today the Federal Commission on School Safety (Commission) released a 177-page report detailing 93 best practices and policy recommendations for improving safety at schools across the country.
George Tryfiates, Director for Government Affairs of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), shares his comments in regards to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), Docket ID IRS-2018-0025, Contributions in Exchange for State or Local Tax Credits (REG-112176-18).
He urges the Treasury to address its valid concerns outlined in NPRM and to preserve federal charitable tax deductions to state tax credit scholarship programs as they are. He urges those involved to leave the programs unhindered.
George's full hearing presentation is attached below.
June 2021
On June 2, the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled that Vermont cannot refuse to allow religious schools to participate in a tuition program open to other private schools.
In order to keep you informed of PA's Health changes, we have provided this resource.
1) The Department of Health’s website has changed:
The website may be reached at the following link https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/school/Pages/School%20Health.aspx
The Division of School Health no longer has the capability to make entries/changes to the website but may ask the person with that capability to make entries.