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OK HB1732
Bill
Status
2/7/2011
Primary Sponsor
Elise Hall
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AI Summary
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Amends the school day definition to allow students participating in released time religious instruction to be counted as present for attendance purposes
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Permits school districts to release students for up to 60 minutes per week during school hours for religious instruction chosen by parents or guardians, with attendance counting toward school requirements
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Prohibits public school teachers from participating in released time religious instruction during their contracted school hours and bars use of public funds or transportation for such instruction
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Requires withdrawal of religious instruction release privileges if the student fails to attend or if the instruction advocates violence against any group
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Effective date set for July 1, 2011, with emergency provisions for immediate implementation
Legislative Description
Schools; allowing for the release of students for religious instruction under certain conditions; effective date; emergency.
Education - Common
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Common Education
2/8/2011