Christian Riso

Assistant Superintendent of Government Services, Diocese of Buffalo Catholic Schools; Concerned w/EducationTax Credits,School Choice and Equitable Services.

[Invest In Ed @Invest_InEd]

ICYMI: The U.S. Treasury Department recently previewed forthcoming guidance for implementation of the new federal scholarship tax credit program.

The update provides initial clarity for states and SGOs as they prepare for the program's 2027 launch.

Read more: https://t.co/ZwJvPVOzuY

[Brian Jodice @afcpress]

A pair of brothers from New York making a strong case for expanding school choice, and offering a message of thanks for Governor Kathy Hochul for saying she will opt in for the Education Freedom Tax Credit:

"Without the private scholarships we received, we don’t know how far we would have made it. Now, as college students, we are both working part-time to help chip in for our siblings’ tuition. It’s not easy, but we want the most for our siblings, and we are willing to do whatever it takes to make that a reality.

That urgent need is why we were happy to see Gov. @KathyHochul's recent announcement that she will opt in New York for the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit. Her decision is not abstract to us. It means that families may soon be able to take a deep breath."

[Invest In Ed @Invest_InEd]

This is what opting in means to students – expanding educational opportunities and empowering families to best meet their needs.

@GovofCO joined students and education leaders to celebrate Colorado’s participation. Now it's time for every state to follow his lead → https://t.co/70EstO5Xvi

[NYS Catholic Conference @NYSCatholicConf]

Career Opportunity 💼

The New York State Catholic Conference is now accepting applications for Director for Education.

To learn more and apply, click here: https://t.co/Z6nPEfxl3b

[Christian Riso @ChristianRiso]

What to know about school tax credit program. Will Michigan opt in or stay out? https://t.co/khDNDx0Xte @WNYCatholicEd

[Christian Riso @ChristianRiso]

Catholic Diocese of Wilmington: Governors should back federal tax credit https://t.co/CoqsBH6u6J #simplesharebuttons

[Christian Riso @ChristianRiso]

Hochul urged to opt into federal tuition tax credit program https://t.co/F8X5ohS0lx @WNYCatholicEd

[Invest In Ed @Invest_InEd]

Together with BISON Children’s Scholarship Fund, parents and education advocates applauded @GovKathyHochul for expressing intention to allow the Empire State to participate in the federal tax credit scholarship program during our recent event in Buffalo.

More: https://t.co/AdLsGcR2iq

[Invest In Ed @Invest_InEd]

Great piece by @sydneyaltfield!

"Public schools lose nothing. What families gain is access to support they could not otherwise afford."

Read more ⬇️: https://t.co/F9jeL0Me00

[Invest In Ed @Invest_InEd]

WATCH NOW: "Empowering Parents" Event in Buffalo, NY https://t.co/Qq8sv32dz7

[Christian Riso @ChristianRiso]

"Education tax credit is huge opportunity to help Michigan’s students - Detroit Catholic" This is the same opportunity that could be available in NYS if Gov. Hochul chooses to "opt in" to the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program. https://t.co/hWH5UblaUo

[Christian Riso @ChristianRiso]

Action Alert! Protect the Special Education Due Process Rights of Catholic School Families -https://t.co/Mek0iGl9Qp

[NYS Catholic Conference @NYSCatholicConf]

Click here to join the Catholic Action Network today!

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[NYS Catholic Conference @NYSCatholicConf]

Our memo of SUPPORT for S9885-A / A10618-C, which would require timely reimbursement to nonpublic schools for critical health, safety, and security expenses under the NPSE program and improve accountability through reporting requirements.

https://t.co/fpFMrKHtSJ

[NYS Catholic Conference @NYSCatholicConf]

Our memo of SUPPORT for S10007-A / A3950-A, which would strengthen protections and clarify procedures for special education services for nonpublic school students, ensuring children with disabilities can access the support to which they are entitled.

https://t.co/y7pq1Fawgh

@LiuNewYork @Stacey23AD

[NYS Catholic Conference @NYSCatholicConf]

Our memo of SUPPORT for S8842-A / A9385-A, which would protect the due process rights of parents of nonpublic school students with disabilities by preserving their ability to seek impartial hearings regarding special education services.

https://t.co/uzXVRkiHM0

@NYSenator_JSS @Bobby4Brooklyn

[WCNY's The Capitol Pressroom @CapPressRoom]

@GovKathyHochul intends to opt in to a federal tax credit program that will incentive contributions to scholarship-giving organizations.

We spoke to @DennisPoust of @NYSCatholicConf about this initiative back in March.

https://t.co/AeBKVxi9DG

[NYS Catholic Conference @NYSCatholicConf]

Statement on Governor Hochul’s Statement that She Intends to Opt in to Federal Scholarship Tax Credit

Following is a statement by Dennis Poust, executive director of the New York State Catholic Conference, on behalf of Archbishop Ronald Hicks and the Catholic Bishops of New York State:

“Governor Kathy Hochul’s announcement that she intends to opt in to the new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit is welcome news for hundreds of thousands of New York children and their parents, who struggle daily to afford their educational expenses. We are grateful to the Governor for her leadership in committing to allowing our state’s children to benefit from this federal program, absent any unexpected poison pills in regulations currently under development.

“This new $1,700 tax credit for donations to scholarship-granting organizations (SGOs) will help public school families afford such critical needs as after-school programs and technology, tutoring and special education services, and transportation and uniforms. In addition, it will open new scholarship opportunities for children whose parents have chosen a religious or independent school.

“Governor Hochul clearly recognizes the value of a diverse education landscape that allows parents, regardless of their income, to direct the education of their children. This new credit will address the affordability gap by driving potentially billions of dollars of investments in education in New York that otherwise would have gone to Washington. And it won’t take a single dollar from our state’s incredibly important public school system.

“The Bishops of New York State look forward to the day they can celebrate the Governor’s formal announcement that she has opted in to the program and opened up new educational opportunities for the children of our great state.”

[Invest In Ed @Invest_InEd]

Starting in 2027, taxpayers can receive a 100% federal tax credit (up to $1,700) for contributions to scholarship granting organizations.

Those contributions will help fund educational opportunities for students nationwide. Here’s how you can start preparing for 2027. https://t.co/eXKOwP9oTG

[Christian Riso @ChristianRiso]

The new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit allows taxpayers to receive a 100% federal tax credit, up to $1,700, for donations to fund scholarships helping students with tuition, tutoring, & other education costs. Tell Gov. Hochul to opt in at https://t.co/GzDKT4oCXM so NY benefits!