The House education committee has discussed a bill granting $10 million annually in state tax breaks to finance a new scholarship program for students attending K-12 private schools. Portions of the bill are controversial. However, it could have a dramatic impact on Catholic education. Thomas More Prep-Marian principal Bill DeWill told Hays Post, “It may be helpful I’m not sure. I do support it because the program does have some merit and might open a new opportunity for a student to attend a Catholic School.

State law allows donations to non-traditional schools but this law, HB 2400, would create a way for directing gifts to benefit disabled or low-income students who want to enroll outside the public school system.

“TMP-Marian is a stewardship school,” explained DeWitt. “We are fortunate to have the financial support through the Heartland Parish. We even have programs that assist non-Catholic families who want to attend school at TMP.