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MS HB427
Bill
Status
2/5/2019
Primary Sponsor
Credell Calhoun
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AI Summary
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Requires a mandatory brief period of quiet reflection lasting no more than 60 seconds at the start of each school day in public school classrooms, changing previous language from "may authorize" to "shall require"
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Mandates display of the Ten Commandments on an appropriately framed background with minimum dimensions of 11 by 14 inches in each public school classroom, in addition to the existing "IN GOD WE TRUST" display requirement
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Requires school teachers to recite the Ten Commandments aloud at the beginning of the first hour of class each school day, with an opt-out provision allowing students and teachers to be excused from participation without penalty
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Clarifies that quiet reflection is not intended to be conducted as a religious service or exercise but rather as an opportunity for silent reflection
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Becomes effective July 1, 2019
Legislative Description
Public schools; require moment of quiet reflection each day and classroom display and daily recitation of Ten Commandments.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2019