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MS HB1100
MS HB1100Public schools; require moment of quiet reflection each day and classroom display and daily recitation of Ten Commandments.
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Introduced
01/15/2018
01/15/2018
In Committee
01/15/2018
01/15/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/30/2018
01/30/2018
Introduced Session
2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 37-13-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Brief Period Of Quiet Reflection In Public School Classrooms At The Start Of Each School Day; To Amend Section 37-13-163, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Ten Commandments To Be Displayed In Each Public School Classroom; To Require Teachers To Have The Ten Commandments Recited Aloud At The Beginning Of Each School Day; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires public schools in Mississippi to have a brief period of quiet reflection for up to 60 seconds at the start of each school day, as well as display the Ten Commandments in each classroom and have teachers lead a daily recitation of the Ten Commandments, with provisions for students and teachers to opt out without penalty. The bill aims to promote quiet reflection and the display and recitation of this religious text in the public school setting, despite potential constitutional concerns around the separation of church and state.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 01/30/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2018/pdf/history/HB/HB1100.xml |
| BillText | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2018/html/HB/1100-1199/HB1100IN.htm |
| Bill | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2018/pdf/HB/1100-1199/HB1100IN.pdf |
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