MEDIA ADVISORY: Press Conference Announcing Backpack Bill Language with Parents and Advocates

COLUMBUS, Ohio—State Representatives Marilyn John (R-Shelby) and Riordan McClain (R-Upper Sandusky) and Center for Christian Virtue (CCV) are hosting a press conference to announce the introduction of a sub-bill to House Bill 290, better known as the Backpack Bill.

Introduced as a "Legislative Intent Bill" in May, the sub-bill contains new language based on the funding formula included in the state budget this past summer.

The CCV-backed Backpack Bill empowers families to choose the educational option that best meets their needs by ensuring that every child in the state is eligible for a scholarship to attend the K-12 school of his or her choice.

WHAT: 

Press Conference announcing a sub-bill to HB 290, the Backpack Bill

WHO: 

Rep. John, Rep. McClain, CCV President Aaron Baer, CCV's Ohio Christian Education Network Executive Director Troy McIntosh, and local parents and students who will benefit from the bill 

WHEN:

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

WHERE:

Ohio Statehouse, Robert E. Netzley Conference Room

1 Capitol Square

Columbus, Ohio

CONTACT: 

Nilani Jawahar, CCV Legislative Liaison, at nilanijawahar@ccv.org or 513-733-5775.

As Ohio’s largest Christian public policy organization, Center for Christian Virtue seeks the good of our neighbors by advocating for public policy that reflects the truth of the Gospel. 

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Center for Christian Virtue

As Ohio’s largest Christian public policy organization, Center for Christian Virtue seeks the good of our neighbors by advocating for public policy that reflects the truth of the Gospel.

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