06/19/2026
We stand for school choice, parents having the ultimate ability to choose the best environment for their children to learn.
We oppose House Bill 2632, proposed by House Democrats, which seeks to eliminate the Educational Improvement Tax Credit that benefits private schools, K-12 programs, and extracurriculars for public schools. For more information, please read the post attached
THE END OF SCHOOL CHOICE AND EITC
PA House Democrats proposed House Bill 2632 this past week; ending the PA Educational Improvement Tax Credit and Eliminating School Choice from Parents
Every child has different needs and learning styles. School choice allows parents to select the educational setting that best meets their child’s needs—whether that’s a traditional public school, private institution, or online schools in PA and cyber schools in PA. With school choice, families can choose the best fit for their child.
Under Pennsylvania's Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program, people and businesses can make a donation for a tax credit to redirect their state tax into private school scholarships, Pre-K programs, or educational projects in public schools, rather than going into the PA State general fund.
Here is exactly where the funds go:
Scholarship Organizations (SGOs): The bulk of funding goes to SGOs, which provide financial aid to help low- and middle-income families afford tuition at K-12 private and independent schools.
Funds also go to Improvement Organizations (EIOs): Funds also go to non profits that partner with public schools to provide STEM programs and extracurriculars, as well as Pre-K programs
In return for your contribution, you receive a 90% state tax credit (if you commit to a two-year donation) or a 75% tax credit (for a one-year commitment) against your PA tax liability. Individuals participate by donating through Special Purpose Entities (SPEs), while businesses can apply directly through the state.
The PA House Democrats have proposed House Bill 2632. HB 2632 seeks to end the Educational Improvement Tax Credit program and attempts to recreate it in a way that harms students by establishing a series of bureaucratic administrative procedures while cutting $102 million in funding. Needy students would see their education interrupted with the closing of several private schools. Only the wealthy would have opportunities to select the best educational choice for their child. Pennsylvanian families in every county have been leveraging scholarships averaging under $3,000 per student with private money to receive an education in an environment that is best suited to the needs of their children.
In effect, this Bill will:
(1) Strip scholarships from children who rely on this funding to attend their school of choice.
(2) Eliminate supplemental scholarships for Economically Disadvantaged Schools.
(3) Introduce burdensome, unequitable regulations and audits specifically targeting private scholarship funds and schools.
I adamantly oppose this Bill and I want you to as well!
