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The bill, passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature last month, is a large step in more than two decades of efforts by GOP leaders to offer vouchers to students. Among other things, the bill increases an income threshold to 375 percent of the federal poverty level, meaning a family of four making nearly $100,000 a year could qualify for vouchers. Also, it strips away current restrictions, such as a requirement of previous enrollment in public schools before students can receive vouchers. “This bill truly changes the educational landscape,” Nunez said. “It increases flexibility in ...

Fresh Take Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks during the AP Florida Legislative Planning Session on October 29, 2019 in Tallahassee, Florida. TALLAHASSEE --- Saying the state is blowing up “tired old narratives,” Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a measure designed to lead to a major expansion of school vouchers. DeSantis, during a ceremony at St. John the Apostle Catholic School in Hialeah, said the bill (HB 7045) will help provide educational choices to families who might otherwise struggle to pay private-school tuition. “We will be doubling down on our commitment to supporting o...

NEPA Inclusive Opens Berks County Office NEP Inclusive, a leader in helping people with disabilities live inclusive lives, has opened a regional office in Reading, PA. Reading, PA, May 06, 2021 --(PR.com)-- NEPA Inclusive, a leader in helping people with disabilities live inclusive lives, has opened a regional office in Reading, PA, and is now providing services in Berks, Montgomery and Schuylkill Counties. “We are thrilled to provide our unique set of services that are designed to empower people with disabilities to determine their own lives,” according to Frank Bartoli, Founder and CE...

Just launched: One Lens: Sharing Our Common Views — a statewide collaborative visual and storytelling project to document Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 experience. Just launched: One Lens: Sharing Our Common Views — a statewide collaborative visual and storytelling project to document Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 experience. × More than 5.4 million doses of COVID vaccine have been administered in PA. EVERYONE is eligible for vaccination by April 19. Learn more. More than 5.4 million doses of COVID vaccine have been administered in PA. EVERYONE is eligible for vaccination by Apri...

Cathleen MacPhee, owner of A1 First Aid and Safety training services and founder of the not-for-profit Tails of Strength, has attended a few virtual meetings. She said it's comforting to have people who can understand what it's like to be an entrepreneur while living with a disability and relate to her, even if the disability itself is different. Always Accommodating Although these virtual chats are new, adapting to the entrepreneurs needs isn't. It is the purpose of the program and what makes it unique. "We've done all kinds of things to accommodate our our entrepreneurs, and once you menti...