Reficio Initiative

: Families deserve the opportunity to choose a school that helps their children grow both academically and spiritually.

That’s exactly what school choice policies are making possible across the country—and Catholic schools are seeing the impact. In states with strong school choice programs, enrollment is climbing, proving that when parents are empowered, Catholic education flourishes.

Learn more about this growing movement: https://catholicvote.org/school-choice-movement-sees-surge-with-dozens-of-states-now-on-board/

School choice movement sees surge with dozens of states now on board Since 2021, a remarkable shift has begun to reshape education policy nationwide: growth in the number of states that embrace school choice measures. Last Since 2021, a remarkable shift has begun to reshape education policy nationwide: growth in the number of states that embrace school choice.

Catholic schools work tirelessly to grow enrollment. Financial aid is available, donor dollars are generous, and new choice programs are opening doors.

So why do some families still miss out?

Because aid alone isn’t enough. Strategy matters.

Financial aid should be more than a line in the budget—it should be an enrollment tool that helps more families experience the gift of Catholic education.
👉 Learn more: https://reficio.co/the-missing-link-between-finanical-aid-and-catholic-school-enrollment

The Missing Link Between Finanical Aid and Catholic School Enrollment The problem isn’t always the amount of financial aid available—it’s the way it connects (or fails to connect) to the families who need it most. The missing link between financial aid and enrollment is strategic alignment—making sure your aid resources are structured, communicated, and levera...

Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs) aren’t just financial tools — they’re mission tools.

When aligned with Catholic identity, compliance, and family needs, SGOs do more than fund tuition. They strengthen schools, preserve mission, and expand access to Catholic education.

At Reficio, that’s exactly our focus: making sure SGOs serve the Gospel, not just the bottom line.

👉 Read more in our latest blog: https://reficio.co/scholarship-granting-organizations-a-tool-for-mission-not-just-money

Scholarship Granting Organizations: A Tool for Mission, Not Just Money The passage of the Education Choice for Children Act (ECCA) has opened a historic door for Catholic education in the United States. For the first time, a federal tax credit will be available to donors who contribute to Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs), which then provide tuition assistance....

: The ECCA is here—and it’s a game-changer for Catholic education.

More families. More access. More opportunity to preserve Catholic values for the next generation.

Reficio is the only SGO built specifically for ECCA. We handle the details so schools can focus on what matters most: forming young minds and hearts.

Your guide to understanding ECCA’s potential starts here → https://reficio.co/faith-funding-and-federal-policy-what-the-ecca-means-for-catholic-schools

SGO = Scholarship Granting Organization.
But not all SGOs are created equal.

Reficio is the only national SGO dedicated to Catholic schools—and built for the ECCA provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill.

Curious how it works (and how your diocese can prepare)? Check it out 👉 https://reficio.co
Catholic Education Partners

North Carolina’s General Assembly has passed House Bill 87, the Educational Choice for Children Act, making the state the first in the nation to move forward with the new federal tax-credit school-choice program. The bill now heads to Gov. Josh Stein, who is expected to veto it.

This move builds on the Tarheel state's long and rich history of school choice—from Opportunity Scholarships to the ESA+program—continuing a tradition of expanding educational options for families across the state.
https://www.carolinajournal.com/nc-lawmakers-send-tax-credit-school-choice-bill-to-stein/
Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina

NC lawmakers send tax credit school choice bill to Stein NC lawmakers send tax credit school choice bill to Stein Now facing the threat of a likely veto, a measure that would create a new school choice program in North Carolina cleared a final vote in the North Carolina General Assembly on July 30 and now heads to the desk of Gov. Josh Stein. Now facing the threat of a likely veto, a measure that would create a...

The school choice movement is gaining steam across the country, but millions of families are still waiting. That’s why the Educational Choice for Children Act is a game-changer.

This federal tax-credit scholarship bill would unlock educational opportunity in every state, even in places where private school choice policies don’t yet exist. Families could access up to $10 billion in privately funded scholarships, made possible through tax-credit donations.

But here’s the key: this only works if states have a compliant Scholarship Granting Organization.

That’s where Reficio comes in.
✅ Built for Catholic schools
✅ Fully ECCA-compliant
✅ Focused on long-term sustainability and access

The future of Catholic education isn’t limited by geography. Let’s make sure no school and no family is left out.

Learn more from CatholicVote: https://catholicvote.org/school-choice-movement-sees-surge-with-dozens-of-states-now-on-board/

School choice movement sees surge with dozens of states now on board Since 2021, a remarkable shift has begun to reshape education policy nationwide: growth in the number of states that embrace school choice measures. Last Since 2021, a remarkable shift has begun to reshape education policy nationwide: growth in the number of states that embrace school choice.

🎉 We’re excited to announce Policy Pulse, Reficio’s brand-new blog focused on the latest updates in Catholic school policy!

Kicking off with a deep dive into the Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA), we explain what this new federal law means for Catholic schools and families. From tax credits to expanding school choice, we’ve got the info you need to understand how the ECCA can support your community’s faith and academic goals.

👉 Read the first post here: https://reficio.co/faith-funding-and-federal-policy-what-the-ecca-means-for-catholic-schools

At Reficio, we’re here to help Catholic schools navigate these changes and keep the focus where it belongs — on forming faith and fostering excellence.
Catholic Education Partners

What the ECCA Means for Catholic Schools and Their Future This blog explores how the ECCA could impact Catholic schools, shaping funding, enrollment and the future of faith-based education across the U.S.

Is your diocese positioned to partner with a faith-aligned, nationally-scaled SGO?

Schedule a conversation with Reficio today.
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Catholic Education Partners

Senator Rick Scott saw firsthand how expanding school choice transformed lives in Florida. Now, he’s urging governors across the country to opt in to the ECCA. This new federal tax credit scholarship program could put private education within reach for millions of families.

But here’s the catch: states need a compliant SGO to access those dollars.

That’s where Reficio comes in.
We’re not just checking the boxes; we’re building the infrastructure Catholic schools need to claim their seat at the table.

📍 ECCA-ready
✝️ Catholic mission-aligned
📈 Focused on long-term sustainability

Let’s make school choice available for every family.
https://www.dailysignal.com/2025/07/21/exclusive-sen-scott-endorses-school-choice-program

The ECCA provision could unlock millions in federal tax credit scholarships for families across the country. But there’s one catch: it only works with a compliant SGO.

That’s where Reficio comes in.
➡️ Learn how we’re helping Catholic schools claim their seat at the table. https://reficio.co/
Catholic Education Partners

"..with the opt-in language, the governor gets to make that decision in most states. And we have 23 states that have governors that probably will not opt into this bill. That’s about 53% of Americans who will actually not enjoy school choice yet. And some very large Catholic populations — the archdioceses of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago — will likely not get to participate.”

Still, “for likely 27 states, this is going to be more school choice for their families. It’s going to be additional money to go to Catholic schools. But we have a long way to go before we have something called national school choice.” - Shawn Peterson, Catholic Education Partners
https://www.osvnews.com/analysis-big-beautiful-bill-gives-school-choice-advocates-partial-victory-with-more-to-do/

ANALYSIS: ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ gives school choice advocates partial victory with more to do The provision limits donation levels, does not yet have an established spending cap and is unclear about religious liberty protections.