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ID S1342

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

3/24/2016

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Section 33-1604, Idaho Code, relating to Bible reading in public schools
  • Permits use of religious texts, including the Bible, in Idaho public schools for reference purposes in subjects including literature, comparative religion, languages, history, government, law, philosophy, ethics, geography, archaeology, music, and sociology
  • Prohibits mandatory use of religious texts if students or parents object
  • Explicitly prohibits religious or doctrinal instruction through use of these materials

Legislative Description

Repeals and adds to existing law to provide when religious texts, including the Bible, are permitted to be used in public schools, with exceptions.

PUBLIC SCHOOL INSTRUCTION

Last Action

Returned from Governor vetoed on 04/05/16

3/25/2016

Committee Referrals

Education3/8/2016
State Affairs2/18/2016
Judiciary and Rules2/17/2016

Full Bill Text

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