Oklahoma launches state-supported scholarships for private schools

 
BY MEGAN ROLLAND mrolland@opubco.com
Published: December 24, 2011

The first state-backed scholarship program for private schools has raised more than $20,000, taking advantage of a new law that allows donors to receive up to half of their donation back in tax credits.

Barney Semtner , executive director of the Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma , said officials with the Catholic schools in Oklahoma City had been considering establishing a systemwide scholarship program when the...


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