State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro (R-Hanover Park) understands these challenges and is committed to doing her part to help. She is hosting her Second Annual Back to School Supply Drive to support students and families in her community. This initiative stemmed from her desire to ensure every student has the necessary tools to succeed in school.
"Back-to-school season should be a time of excitement, not stress," said Rep. Sanalitro. "We want to support our students and their families by providing essential school supplies so they can focus on learning."
The Back-to-School Supply Drive collects a variety of items, including backpacks, pens, pencils, crayons, colored pencils, glue, tape, notebooks, scissors, folders, binders, hand sanitizer, and tissues. These supplies are then given to students in need, helping to ease the financial burden on their families.
In addition to the supply drive, Rep. Sanalitro introduced HB3201. This bill proposes a sales tax holiday on school supplies during the first seven days of August each year. This would help families save money on essential items during the crucial back-to-school shopping period.
"Every child deserves to start the school year with confidence and the right supplies," Rep. Sanalitro said. "By creating a sales tax holiday, we can make these necessities more affordable for all families."
As we gear up for the new school year, it's important that we all help where we can to support struggling families. By coming together, we can make a big difference in the lives of Illinois children and ensure they have what they need to succeed in school. Rep. Sanalitro’s Back-to-School drive runs from August 5th-August 16th.
Visit Rep. Sanalitro's Second Annual Back to School Supply Drive for more information.