Catholic schools advocate for inclusion of ECCA in federal budget

Catholic schools in Illinois are urging advocacy for federal legislation aimed at expanding educational choices for parents nationwide. This initiative is particularly significant in the Diocese of Joliet, where many students have lost scholarships following the conclusion of the Illinois Invest in Kids Act.

The Joliet Catholic Academy (JCA) is calling on current families, alumni, and supporters to contact their congressional representatives. This outreach is facilitated through an online Action Alert organized by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).

The U.S. bishops are advocating for Congress to incorporate key elements of the Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) into the ongoing federal budget legislation. "Congress is currently working to finalize [the budget] over the next few weeks," which has led to this push for grassroots support.

Further details about the ECCA and its potential impact on school choice in Illinois can be found through Invest in Education, a national partner organization. Additionally, Wirepoints has highlighted that "Illinois is increasingly surrounded by school choice states."