If we had vouchers inPennsylvania15 or even 10 years ago, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia would not have had to restructure its schools drastically to ensure their sustainability. Vouchers and an increase to the Educational Improvement Tax Credits (EITC) would have helped the burden felt by families and schools across our region. The need for major restructuring in our schools is one of the most vivid examples we have to justify school choice with our legislators. If school vouchers are enacted and EITC funding is increased, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia can redistribute its funding to support middle-income families, allowing all families who desire a Catholic education the ability to choose one for their children. We must act now if we don’t want to see Catholic education disappear entirely in the next 20 years.

The PA Catholic Advocacy Network has a special, easy-to-use tool for concernedPhiladelphiafamilies to send messages to their elected officials in support of school choice.Follow this link tocontact your legislator in support of school choice today!Without a demonstrated push for vouchers and increase EITC from our families, the legislator will never act.

If you would like more information about school choice, including the currentlegislation still actively being considered by the PA legislature, please clickhere.We need to channel our energy into ensuring that this legislation passes, thus creating a morejust and equitable educational system in our state.

Regards,

Sean

PS:Follow this link tocontact your legislator in support of school choice today!

Sean P. McAleer, MGA

Director of Education

PA Catholic Conference

PO Box2835

Harrisburg,PA17105

717.238.9613 Office

717.514.1882 Cell

717.238.1473 Fax

www.pacatholic.org