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MS SB2183
Bill
Status
2/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Angela Burks Hill
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AI Summary
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Authorizes school districts and public charter schools to offer elective social studies courses on the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament), New Testament of the Bible, or both
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Establishes course purposes to teach biblical content, history, literary style, and influence on contemporary society, law, government, literature, art, music, and culture
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Permits students to use different Bible translations than the one selected by the school district or charter school as their primary textbook
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Requires courses to maintain religious neutrality, follow all applicable federal and state laws, and not endorse, promote, or show hostility toward any particular religious faith or nonreligious perspective
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Takes effect July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
School curriculum; allow public schools and charter schools to offer elective courses relating to certain religious texts.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/4/2025