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Are faith-based organizations eligible to receive SBA loans under the PPP and EIDL programs?

by WFIS | Apr 9, 2020 | CAPE, Covid-19, Education News, The Advocate, WFIS News

The short answer is YES. Read the attached SBA Faith-Based FAQ Final pdf for yourself.  Some key language to take note of: “we additionally clarify that faith-based organizations are eligible to receive SBA loans regardless of whether they provide secular social...
Congress Passes COVID-19 Legislation Affecting Private Schools

Congress Passes COVID-19 Legislation Affecting Private Schools

by WFIS | Apr 3, 2020 | CAPE, Covid-19, Education News, The Advocate, Uncategorized, WFIS News

from CAPE In the month of March, Congress passed legislation responding to the coronavirus crisis in three “phases.” The phase 2 and 3 bills in particular included language of interest to private schools. The following are some highlights of what Congress...

Federal School Safety Clearinghouse launches SchoolSafety.gov

by WFIS | Mar 11, 2020 | CAPE, Education News, Student Safety

from CAPE Outlook March 2020 According to a USDE release, SchoolSafety.gov the website includes: The School Safety Readiness Tool, an assessment that assists users in evaluating their respective school’s safety posture across 10 foundational elements of school...

NY State reconsidering tighter regulations for private schools

by WFIS | Feb 12, 2020 | CAPE, Education News, School Choice, WFIS News

New York State is taking a step back from a controversial proposal that would give public school districts greater oversight of what private institutions teach. The state Education Department, instead, announced this week that it will reach out to independent schools...
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