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MO HB282

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2013

Primary Sponsor

Lindell Shumake

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Chapter 170, RSMo by adding Section 170.340 regarding use of religious books in public schools
  • Permits books of a religious nature to be used in classroom instruction within elective courses in literature and history
  • Requires that religious books not be used in a manner that violates the Establishment Clause of the United States Constitution
  • Does not mandate use of religious books, only allows their use under specified conditions

Legislative Description

Allows religious books to be used in public schools in certain situations as long as they are used in a manner that does not violate the Establishment Clause of the United States Constitution

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

4/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Elementary And Secondary Education1/31/2013

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