S13212016 Regular Session
Repeals and adds to existing law to provide when the Bible is permitted to be used in the public schools.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS - Repeals and adds to existing law to provide when the Bible is permitted to be used in the public schools.
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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
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This legislation relieves any fear or anxiety for students, teachers, and parents who desire to use the Bible for reference purposes in public schools by codifying a practice already allowed. No one is required to use religious texts.
LATEST ACTION
Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs
BILL INFO
- Session
- 2016
- Chamber
- senate
- Status date
- Feb 12, 2016
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