Opt New Jersey Into the Education Freedom Tax Credit
New Jersey has a rare opportunity. A new federal program could bring significant support to K–12 families across our state, but only if Governor Sherrill opts New Jersey in by January 1, 2027.
The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit was enacted by Congress in 2025. Starting in 2027, individuals can receive a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit of up to $1,700 for donations to approved Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs), and married couples who each give can receive up to $3,400. SGOs then award scholarships to New Jersey students in both public and non-public schools to help cover tuition, tutoring, books, special-needs services, and other educational costs.
This program does not draw on the state budget, local property taxes, or the public school funding formula. It is funded by voluntary private donations, offset by a federal tax credit. Public school students stand to benefit directly through scholarships for tutoring, special-needs services, and more.
You may have heard this program described as a "school voucher" scheme that will hurt public education, or as a benefit for wealthy families who could already afford private school. Neither is accurate, and we need your voice to help set the record straight. By federal law, scholarships are limited to students from households earning no more than 300% of their area's median income, keeping the focus on working- and middle-class families.
Here's what you can do right now:
Send the enclosed letter to Governor Sherrill urging her to opt New Jersey in.
Share this alert with friends, family, and your parish or community network.
Send the enclosed letter to Governor Sherrill urging her to opt New Jersey in.
Visit the NJCC Federal Scholarship Tax Credit website to learn more about the program.
Share this alert with friends, family, and your parish or community network.
Time matters. The opt-in deadline is January 1, 2027, and donations become eligible for the credit starting that day. Scholarship organizations need time to apply and be approved before then. Please take a few minutes today to send the letter below.
Thank you for standing up for New Jersey families and students.
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Posted May 2, 2021 Cognia Accreditation
Preschool at St. Bartholomew School, East Brunswick, offers the valuable foundation your child needs to succeed in life at a competitive price. Our Smarter Start includes:
Competitive, high-quality academic programs that prepare children with the cognitive and social-emotional skills needed to be successful in school.
Certified teachers — according to experts at the Pew Center, teachers with a bachelor’s degree and specialized training in early childhood education better support children’s development and school readiness.
Faith-based environment where children learn to care for one another and the world they will inherit.
Full-day programs, plus after care, at a competitive price.
St. Bartholomew School: At a Glance
Grades: Pre-K3 through 8th grade; Before and Aftercare is available.
Mission: The mission of Saint Bartholomew School is to love, educate, and inspire our children to live the teachings of Jesus Christ.
Distinctions: Voted “Best Pre-Kindergarten in Middlesex County,” National Junior Honor Society, accredited by Cognia, a non-profit organization of education professionals that conducts rigorous, on-site reviews of educational institutions to ensure that all learners realize their full potential.
Facilities: Advanced Technology Resource Center, science lab, music room, art room, maker space, Spanish Instruction, library, cafeteria, gymnasium, laptops, iPads, and Pre-K and K-8 playgrounds.
What parents say about St. Bartholomew School: “The St. Bartholomew School community is safe, nurturing, loving, and has become our second family. Every day, my child loves to go to school and comes home excited with stories of what he has learned, projects he has completed, and interactions with friends.”
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For over 60 years, Saint Bartholomew School has prepared students to lead fulfilling and purposeful lives in a climate of caring, trust, and respect rooted in the Gospel spirit of love, service, and charity. The model of community we seek is one that embraces our core mission: to love, educate, and inspire our children to live the teachings of Jesus Christ. It is in this sacred landscape that we are authentically present in the classroom and deeply connected with our students, and these connections are held in our hearts, where intellect and spirit meet.
We guide our students to weave a world of learning through best practice in instruction and learning in an environment that is exciting, collaborative, and reflective. An overarching theme of academic optimism, equity, and excellence prevails. Our enrollment is strong and increasing as we continuously update our technology, curriculum, facilities, books, library, professional development, and safety procedures in order to maintain the framework of Best Practice structures and proven cutting-edge implementation strategies.
We partner with our parents/guardians, volunteers, Home School Association, and School Advisory Committee to offer an affordable and outstanding education. Student leaders are developed through our Mentoring and Buddy Programs. We seek to develop and make visible the creativity, productivity, richness, and fruitfulness present in each student through our highly qualified faculty. It is for these reasons that, as stated by parents of a recent graduate in a testimonial, “Saint Bartholomew School should be the standard for all Catholic Elementary Schools.”
Come and see what the Saint Bartholomew School family has to offer!
Virtual Tours of St. Bartholomew
Please call 732-254-7105 to schedule a tour or take one of the virtual tours above today.
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NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY AS TO STUDENTS
The St Bartholomew School admits students of any race, color, national and
ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities
generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic
origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions
policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other
school-administered programs.
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