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MS SB2677

Bill

Status

Failed

3/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Brian Rhodes

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires a framed copy of the Ten Commandments at least 16 inches wide and 20 inches tall to be displayed in every classroom.

  • Mandates a nondenominational prayer be said over the public address system and in each classroom at the start of each scheduled school day in all public and charter schools.

  • Allows students and faculty to opt out of daily prayer or Pledge of Allegiance without penalty by remaining seated and silent.

  • Sets minimum display size requirements for the U.S. flag in classrooms at 36 inches long and 24 inches tall.

  • Prohibits school district staff and faculty from discrimination or reprisal based on religious views and beliefs, and protects students' religious expression in assignments from grading penalties.

Legislative Description

Public schools; allow voluntary prayer, require Ten Commandments be displayed, and require certain size of U.S. flag.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2024

Committee Referrals

Education2/19/2024

Full Bill Text

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