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MS HR36

Resolution

Status

Failed

5/3/2012

Primary Sponsor

Tommy Woods

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the United States Supreme Court to revisit its precedent on prohibitions of school prayer and reinstitute prayer in public schools.

  • 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.

  • Claims that acknowledging God's existence in schools is necessary for establishing absolute moral standards and protecting children.

  • 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

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