Are charter and cyber school students eligible?
School district lawyers are still reviewing whether charter and cyber school students who live in Pittsburgh will be eligible, Superintendent Mark Roosevelt said. Q: Now that UPMC is leading the way, will other foundations, nonprofits and corporations contribute? A: That’s uncertain, but 90 percent of UPMC’s $100 million gift to the program depends on raising matching funds from other charities. To donate, visit the Pittsburgh Foundation’s Web site at www.pittsburghfoundation.org. Q: Do high school students have to live up to some moral code to be eligible, such as abstaining from drugs and alcohol and not being convicted of a crime? A: No. However, the Pittsburgh Promise’s board of directors has final review of all cases and could deny scholarships to students. Students graduating in 2009 are required to attend 85 percent of school days to qualify. Beginning in 2010, students must have 90 percent attendance. Q: What happens if a participant drops out of school after two years? Does th
