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AR HB1272
Bill
Status
4/22/2015
Primary Sponsor
Justin Harris
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AI Summary
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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"
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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
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Prohibits school district education, greetings, and displays related to winter celebrations from including messages that encourage adherence to a particular religious belief
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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