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MO HB2292
MO HB2292Allows school districts to offer elective social studies courses on the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament
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Introduced
01/06/2022
01/06/2022
In Committee
04/12/2022
04/12/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/13/2022
05/13/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend chapter 170, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to elective social studies courses on the Bible.
AI Summary
This bill allows school districts in Missouri to offer elective social studies courses on the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament) and the New Testament of the Bible. The purpose of these courses is to teach students about the biblical content, characters, poetry, and narratives that are important for understanding American history and culture, including literature, art, music, and public policy. The courses must maintain religious neutrality, accommodate diverse religious views, and not endorse or show hostility toward any particular religion or nonreligious perspective. The bill also specifies that students can use different translations of the Bible as the basic textbook for the course.
Committee Categories
Education, Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred: Rules - Legislative Oversight(H) (on 04/12/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2292&year=2022&code=R |
| Analysis - Summary: Committee | https://www.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills221/sumpdf/HB2292C.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - 3841H.01I.ORG | https://www.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills221/fiscal/fispdf/3841H.01I.ORG.pdf |
| Analysis - Summary: Introduced | https://www.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills221/sumpdf/HB2292I.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills221/hlrbillspdf/3841H.01I.pdf |
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