Support Legislation
We ask your help now in ensuring that our children and teachers are treated equitably and receive every benefit to which they are entitled. This opportunity to advocate for our children and teachers extends to every member of the Catholic community. In the Mid-Atlantic region, we encourage you to utilize the resources of your state Catholic Conference.
Read this statement from the USCCB regarding the reauthorization of ESEA.
The Consortium supports the following legislative initiatives, which have the potential to strengthen our Catholic schools and support the families of Catholic school students. BOAST Maryland
Tax Credit | Will create a 75 percent state income tax credit for businesses that donate to organizations that support K-12 public and nonpublic school students and teachers. Donations will fund scholarships for students to attend nonpublic schools; extracurricular enrichment programs for public school students; and scholarships for both public and nonpublic school teachers. | | | | | DC Opportunity Scholarship Program | Provides low-income children in the District of Columbia with scholarships to attend high-performing private schools in the District of Columbia.
Additional Resources about DC Opportunity Scholarships | | | | Virginia Education
Tax Credit | The Virginia education tax credit legislation (HB 599 and SB 133) would establish income tax credits for contributions to either public-school foundations or scholarship foundations that assist low-income youth. These bills would benefit both public- and nonpublic-school communities and, at the same time, would ensure that nonpublic schools are affordable for more children whose parents need financial assistance – providing significant assistance to parents and school communities at a minimal cost to the state. |
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