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Treasurer Fitzpatrick Announces First MOScholars Scholarships Awarded

Jefferson City, MO — Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick
today announced the first MOScholars scholarships have been awarded to students
to attend the school of their choice. The Today and Tomorrow Educational
Foundation (TTEF), which serves the St. Louis region, completed its first round
of awards this week. “This is a great day for
Missouri students. I am grateful to the Today and Tomorrow Educational
Foundation for their hard work to fund these scholarships and serve the
children and families in their region who are seeking alternative education
options,” Treasurer Fitzpatrick said. “After months of work to get this program
up and running, it is gratifying to see children being awarded scholarships. I
look forward to continuing to work with all of our EAOs to ensure Missouri
children and families are able to access education that meets their needs.” This initial cohort of
MOScholars scholarships have been awarded to 24 scholars, including 15 students
whose academic needs are being addressed through Individualized Education Programs
(IEP). The scholarship awardees will enter grades K-12 this fall at 21 schools
across the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, St. Charles County and
Jefferson County. “The diversity of students and
schools served by these scholarships is evidence that MOScholars perfectly
aligns with the mission and vision of Today and Tomorrow Educational
Foundation,” Julie Soffner, TTEF Executive Director, said. “Though we are deeply rooted in Catholic
ideals, our overarching goal is to help children of all backgrounds achieve
their potential through access to quality educational options.” In 2021, the Missouri General
Assembly passed HB349 and SB86 which established the Missouri Empowerment
Scholarship Accounts Program, MOScholars. The law provides state tax credits
for contributions to approved, non-profit Educational Assistance Organizations
(EAOs). These EAOs use the contributions to award scholarships to Missouri
students with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and students living in
low-income households. More information about the
program, tax credits, and a list of certified EAOs and eligibility
requirements, can be found at https://treasurer.mo.gov/MOScholars/.
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