STUDENT SILENT REFLECT/MED
Summary
Amends the Silent Reflection and Student Prayer Act. Changes the short title of the Act to the Silent Reflection and Meditation Act. Provides that the brief period of silence at the opening of every school day must not exceed one minute and shall be an opportunity for silent reflection (instead of prayer) or for silent meditation (instead of reflection) on the anticipated activities of the day. Repeals a Section concerning student prayer. Effective immediately.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2009
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2009
Last action Feb 10, 2009
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Jan 22, 2009
House · Introduced
Motion Filed - Table Bill/Resolution Pursuant to Rule 60(b), Rep. John A. Fritchey
Jan 14, 2009
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
John A. Fritchey
DDemocratic
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