06/22/2026
Dear Catholic School Families,
As we enjoy the summer months and look ahead to another school year, I remain deeply grateful for the strength of our Catholic school community and the opportunities that support our students. However, I am writing today to share an urgent concern that directly impacts our families and schools.
One critical source of support for our community is the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program, which provides tuition assistance to more than 1,200 students in the Diocese of Greensburg. These scholarships make Catholic education accessible and affordable for countless families.
At this time, that support is at serious risk.
Catholic school superintendents across Pennsylvania have been alerted to House Bill 2632 (HB 2632), which proposes eliminating EITC funding for Catholic schools. This legislation would dismantle the current EITC program and replace it with a system that adds additional procedural steps while cutting $102 million in funding while putting thousands of students at risk of losing access to the education that best serves them.
Families in our Diocese rely on EITC scholarships, parish supported financial aid and private contributions such as our TOPS program to assist with providing their children with a high-quality, faith-based education. If passed, HB 2632 would effectively remove this vital opportunity, leaving many families without these financial resources and placing significant strain on our Catholic schools.
Removing the EITC program would have a significant impact on students, families, and schools throughout our Diocese. At this critical moment, your voice matters more than ever. As a unified group of Catholic superintendents, we urgently ask you to take action.
Please contact your legislators today. Thank them for their past support of EITC and strongly urge them to oppose HB 2632. Your voice is essential to preserving educational choice and ensuring that our students can continue to thrive in Catholic Education.
Please click here to take action now. https://www.pacatholic.org/resources/voter-voice/?vvsrc=%2fHome
Thank you for standing with us and for your continued commitment to Catholic education in the Diocese of Greensburg.
Sincerely,
Dr. Nancy Rottler
Superintendent of Catholic Schools
Diocese of Greensburg