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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