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IN SB0023

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/7/2013

Primary Sponsor

James Tomes

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes governing bodies of school corporations and charter schools to require recitation of the Lord's Prayer at the beginning of each school day
  • Permits the prayer to be recited by a teacher, an individual student, or the entire class
  • Requires the governing body to determine which version of the Lord's Prayer will be used in their schools
  • Exempts students from participation if the student chooses not to participate or if the student's parent opts them out
  • States the purpose is for students to recognize the importance of spiritual development in building character and citizenship
  • Effective date: July 1, 2013

Legislative Description

School prayer.

Last Action

Senator Tomes added as second author

1/7/2013

Committee Referrals

Rules and Legislative Procedure1/7/2013

Full Bill Text

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