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AL SB7
Bill
Status
3/3/2015
Primary Sponsor
Gerald Allen
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AI Summary
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School districts may educate students about the history of traditional winter celebrations and allow students and staff to offer traditional greetings including "Merry Christmas," "Happy Hanukkah," and "Happy holidays."
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School districts may display scenes or symbols associated with winter celebrations on school property, including menorahs, nativity scenes, or Christmas trees, if the display includes symbols from more than one religion or one religion combined with at least one secular symbol.
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Winter celebration displays may not include messages that encourage adherence to a particular religious belief.
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The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Schools, allow school district to educate students about traditional winter celebrations and offer traditional greetings
Schools
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Education & Youth Affairs
3/3/2015