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GA SB283

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/4/2014

Primary Sponsor

Michael Dugan

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Local school systems in Georgia are authorized to educate students about the history of traditional winter celebrations and must allow students and staff to offer traditional greetings such as "Merry Christmas," "Happy Hanukkah," and "Happy holidays"
  • School systems may display scenes or symbols associated with traditional winter celebrations on school property, including menorahs, nativity scenes, and Christmas trees
  • Displays of religious symbols are permitted only if they include symbols from more than one religion, or one religion paired with at least one secular scene or symbol
  • Amends Part 2 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated by adding new Code section 20-2-149.2

Legislative Description

Education; authorize school systems; provide instruction on history of traditional winter celebrations

Last Action

House Insists

3/20/2014

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