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MS HR36
Resolution
Status
5/3/2012
Primary Sponsor
Tommy Woods
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AI Summary
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Urges the United States Supreme Court to revisit its precedent on prohibitions of school prayer and reinstitute prayer in public schools.
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Argues that prayer removal from schools in 1962 has contributed to educational decline and societal problems, citing increased violent crime, divorce rates, teen suicides, and declining SAT scores.
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Claims that acknowledging God's existence in schools is necessary for establishing absolute moral standards and protecting children.
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Directs the Mississippi House of Representatives to send copies of the resolution to U.S. Supreme Court justices and Capitol Press Corps.
Legislative Description
U.S. Supreme Court; urge to revisit rulings on prohibition on prayer in public schools.
Last Action
Died In Committee
5/3/2012