AL SB18

School districts are permitted to educate students about the history of traditional winter celebrations and allow students and staff to offer traditional oral or written greetings such as "Merry Christmas," "Happy Hanukkah," or "Happy holidays."

School districts must allow students and staff to organize and conduct traditional holiday activities including concerts, plays, songs, and social events, as long as these activities do not promote or endorse adherence to a particular religion or religious belief.

School districts may temporarily display scenes or symbols associated with traditional winter celebrations on school property, including menorahs, nativity scenes, holly wreaths, Christmas trees, Santa Claus figures, or snowmen, if the display fairly represents various aspects of historical and traditional winter celebrations.

Any holiday activity or display must include a disclaimer stating that the school district does not intend the activity or display to represent an endorsement of any particular religion or religious belief.

The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor.