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Reconsideration of State Aid to Jewish Schools is Welcome

By Donna Iken | Apr 23rd, 2012 | 0 Comments

This Op-Ed was originally published in JTA on April 19, 2012 by OU/IPA Executive Director, Nathan Diament. For decades, the American Jewish community has debated the advisability, constitutionality and necessity of government aid to... READ MORE »

New York Advocacy Update: March 27, 2012

By Donna Iken | Mar 27th, 2012 | 0 Comments

From the Desk of Michael D. Cohen, New York State Director of Political Affairs In most years, with the New York State budget deadline quickly approaching on April 1st it would be incredibly difficult... READ MORE »

Security Grants are Available

By Donna Iken | Feb 22nd, 2012 | 0 Comments

IMPORTANT UPDATE: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) provides up to $75,000 in grants through the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) to organizations that are at “high risk” of a terrorist attack. This funding... READ MORE »

State Specific Funding Sources: New Jersey

By Donna Iken | Dec 26th, 2011 | 0 Comments

The average state and local expenditure on nonpublic students in 2011 was about $120 per child. This means that in a private school of 300 students taking full advantage of these programs, the school should... READ MORE »

State Specific Funding Sources: Pennsylvania

By Donna Iken | Dec 26th, 2011 | 0 Comments

I. Textbooks – The state Department of Education sets aside funds for non-sectarian educational materials and allots these funds to registered private schools based on enrollment. II. Auxiliary Services – Through local intermediaries, the state... READ MORE »

State Specific Funding Resources: Texas

By Donna Iken | Dec 26th, 2011 | 0 Comments

I. Textbooks – The State Board of Education may enter into an agreement with a private nonprofit school to provide special textbooks and instructional aids for the instruction of blind or visually impaired students, if... READ MORE »

State Specific Funding: Massachusetts

By Donna Iken | Dec 26th, 2011 | 0 Comments

I. Transportation – Pupils who attend approved private schools are entitled to the same rights and privileges to transportation to and from school as are provided by law for public school students, within specified limits... READ MORE »

State Specific Funding Resources: Maryland

By Donna Iken | Dec 19th, 2011 | 0 Comments

I. Textbooks and Technology – Maryland provides up to $60 ($90 if 20% of school or more is on free or reduced price lunching) per eligible nonpublic school student to spend on textbooks and technology... READ MORE »

State Specific Funding Resources: Florida

By Donna Iken | Dec 19th, 2011 | 0 Comments

I. Textbooks - Schools in South Florida can get educational materials at cost from the Florida Department of Education. II. Testing - Diagnostic and resource centers are authorized to provide testing and evaluation services to... READ MORE »

State Specific Funding Resources: New York

By Donna Iken | Dec 19th, 2011 | 0 Comments

I. Textbooks – Board of Education v. Allen 392 US 326 (1968) upheld NYS education laws that allowed for the lending of textbooks to parochial schools. II. Technology & Online Schooling – School districts can... READ MORE »

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Reconsideration of State Aid to Jewish Schools is Welcome

New York Advocacy Update: March 27, 2012

Security Grants are Available

State Specific Funding Sources: New Jersey

State Specific Funding Sources: Pennsylvania

State Specific Funding Resources: Texas

State Specific Funding: Massachusetts

State Specific Funding Resources: Maryland

State Specific Funding Resources: Florida

State Specific Funding Resources: New York