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AR HB1272

Bill

Status

Failed

4/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Justin Harris

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Allows Arkansas school districts to educate students about the history of traditional winter celebrations and permit students and staff to offer greetings including "Merry Christmas," "Happy Hanukkah," and "Happy Holidays"

  • Permits school districts to display winter celebration symbols or scenes (such as menorahs or Christmas images) on school property if the display includes symbols from more than one religion or combines one religion with a secular scene or symbol

  • Prohibits school district education, greetings, and displays related to winter celebrations from including messages that encourage adherence to a particular religious belief

  • Amends Arkansas Code Title 6, Chapter 10, Subchapter 1 by adding new section 6-10-126

Legislative Description

To Allow School Districts To Recognize And Educate Students On Traditional Winter Celebrations.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

4/22/2015

Committee Referrals

Education2/5/2015

Full Bill Text

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