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Johnson County Parents Coalition launches backpack drive, to support third-grade retention legislation efforts
Summary
The Johnson County Parents Coalition announced a holiday backpack drive and said it will pursue advocacy related to third-grade retention legislation after consulting with a state representative. The group asked for new-item donations and said it will coordinate with Representative Timothy Hill.
Representatives of the Johnson County Parents Coalition briefed the board on two initiatives at the April 15 meeting: an expanded holiday backpack drive and beginning advocacy around third-grade retention legislation.
A coalition spokesperson said last year, with support from Brown Creek Baptist Church, organizers provided more…
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