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ID S1321

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/12/2016

Primary Sponsor

Education Committee

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals the existing Section 33-1604 of Idaho Code relating to Bible reading in public schools
  • Permits the Bible to be used as a reference material in Idaho public schools for studying literature, comparative religion, English and foreign languages, United States and world history, comparative government, law, philosophy, ethics, astronomy, biology, geology, world geography, archaeology, music, sociology, and related topics
  • Prohibits schools from requiring any student to use religious texts for reference purposes if the student or parents object to such use

Legislative Description

Repeals and adds to existing law to provide when the Bible is permitted to be used in the public schools.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Last Action

Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs

2/15/2016

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/15/2016
Judiciary and Rules2/12/2016

Full Bill Text

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