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AL HB35
AL HB35Relating to religious expression; to amend Section 16-1-20.3, Code of Alabama 1975; to require a local board of education to provide certain school resources to students to facilitate student-led prayer.
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Introduced
02/23/2023
02/23/2023
In Committee
02/23/2023
02/23/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/06/2023
06/06/2023
Introduced Session
Regular Session 2023
Bill Summary
Relating to religious expression; to amend Section 16-1-20.3, Code of Alabama 1975; to require a local board of education to provide certain school resources to students to facilitate student-led prayer.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 16-1-20.3 of the Alabama Code to require local school boards to provide resources, such as microphones and public address systems, to facilitate student-led and student-initiated voluntary prayer during school events. The bill also prohibits any entity, including athletic associations, from preventing or impeding such student-led prayer. The purpose of the bill is to protect the free speech and religious rights of students in Alabama's public schools, as mandated by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and the Alabama Constitution.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced and Referred to House Education Policy (on 02/23/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/bill-search |
| BillText | https://www.legislature.state.al.us/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2023RS/HB35-int.pdf |
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