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ME LD1518
ME LD1518An Act Regarding the Rights of Parents to Withdraw Their Children from Public School Classes or Activities That Include Certain Controversial Viewpoints
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Introduced
04/05/2023
04/05/2023
In Committee
04/05/2023
04/05/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/12/2023
06/12/2023
Introduced Session
131st Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill allows a parent to remove the parent's child temporarily from a class or other school activity if the class or school activity conflicts with the parent's religious or moral beliefs or if the parent considers the class or school activity to espouse, promote, advance or compel the parent's child to adopt controversial viewpoints as defined in the bill.
AI Summary
This bill allows a parent to temporarily remove their child from a public school class or activity if the parent believes the class or activity includes or promotes certain "controversial viewpoints" as defined in the bill. The bill specifies that these controversial viewpoints include ideas related to race, color, sex, or national origin, such as the belief that individuals of one race, color, sex, or national origin are morally superior, or that virtues like merit and fairness are racist or sexist. Parents can remove their child from such classes or activities if they conflict with the parent's religious or moral beliefs.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accepted Majority (ONTP) Report, Jun 12, 2023 (on 06/12/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1518&snum=131 |
| Fiscal Note: Text | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_131st/fiscalpdfs/FN151801.pdf |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0973&item=1&snum=131 |
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