Bill > SF3679

This bill, known as the Student Religious Liberties Act of 2022, establishes new provisions in Minnesota Statutes regarding the expression of religious views by students in public schools. The key provisions include: (1) prohibiting discrimination against students based on their religious viewpoints or expressions; (2) allowing students to express religious beliefs in homework, artwork, and other assignments; (3) giving students the freedom to organize and participate in religious activities and groups before, during, and after school; (4) requiring school districts to adopt a policy establishing a limited public forum for student speakers at school events, which must include provisions to ensure non-discrimination against religious viewpoints; and (5) directing the Commissioner of Education to develop a state model policy and procedures to assist districts in implementing these requirements.