Relates to authorizing Bible literacy courses in public schools
Summary
Relates to authorizing Bible literacy courses in public schools; directs the commissioner to promulgate regulations establishing an elective course of studies in Hebrew scriptures and the New Testament of the Bible to teach students knowledge of biblical content, characters, poetry, and narratives that are prerequisites to understanding contemporary society and culture, including literature, art, music, mores, oratory, and public policy.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2019
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 5, 2019
Last action Jul 14, 2020
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Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jul 14, 2020
Assembly · Failed
HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN EDUCATION
Jan 8, 2020
Assembly · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
Mar 5, 2019
Assembly · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dave DiPietro
RRepublican
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