Recently, I shared an update on House Bill 2632, which reforms reporting requirements for the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. This program provides businesses with state tax credits for supporting scholarship organizations that help students attend private and religious schools.

The bill we passed this week strengthens the program by ensuring scholarship dollars reach the students who need them most, while preserving every scholarship currently available. It also increases transparency in the nearly $680 million invested through the program, giving taxpayers a clearer picture of how those dollars are being used and where they are making the greatest impact.

At the same time, the bill expands educational opportunities by allowing younger and at-risk students to qualify for scholarships. It also broadens how those scholarships can be used, including for after-school programs, STEM education, workforce development, and other opportunities that help students thrive.

Thank you for all of your letters and for voicing your concerns as a community.  I will continue to fight for what we need.

If you have any questions, please contact my office!

Last week we held orientation for our Summer Youth Legislative Council, but there’s still time to sign up! We have a few spaces still available for teens eager to learn more about the legislative process and how to become a strong community leader. The program is free! All you have to do is sign up.

I recently joined my fellow state representatives and members of the Pennsylvania Legislative Latino Caucus for the fourth annual Capitol recognition of Venezuelan Independence Day. It was an uplifting celebration of the day Venezuela became the first colony in the Americas to proclaim independence from Spain.

Thank you for your flexibility last Friday as my office closed for the celebration of Juneteenth!

For those who may not know, Juneteenth is celebrated each year to honor the end of slavery in the United States. It commemorates June 19, 1865, when news of freedom finally reached enslaved people in Galveston, Texas—nearly two and a half years after all enslaved people were declared free with the Emancipation Proclamation.

Today, we honor the resilience and contributions of Black Americans by observing Juneteenth. These photos are from our local Juneteenth celebrations!

It feels like summer has just started, but it’s already time to start thinking about back to school. We’ll be hosting our annual pop-up Back to School Resource Fairs throughout the district on August 3rd, 4th, and 5th.

Mark your calendars because supplies are first come, first served. Children MUST be present to receive supplies!

If you’re 60 or older and live in Delaware County, you may be eligible for $25 in vouchers to use at local farmers’ markets.

Please contact one of the senior centers listed in the graphic above for distribution times and dates.

TOMORROW! Saturday, June 27 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Jazz in the Park Summer Series by Upper Darby Professional Firefighters Charitable Trust

Naylors Run Park

1560 Garrett Rd., Upper Darby Township, PA 19082

Tuesday, June 30 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Community Fathering Roundtable, Fatherhood Responsibility Month

By Delaware County Family Village

Chester Boys & Girls Club

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Harrisburg, PA 17120
(717) 783-4907

District Office

1500 Garrett Rd.
Upper Darby, PA 19082
(610) 259-7016

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