Bill > LB1066

This bill authorizes a school board to adopt a policy allowing students in kindergarten through 12th grade to attend "released time" to participate in an elective course in religious instruction conducted off school district property by a sponsoring entity. The policy must meet certain requirements, such as obtaining parental consent, ensuring the religious curriculum does not promote inappropriate content, and not using public funds or school personnel for the religious instruction. The State Board of Education is tasked with adopting standards for class attendance and criteria for the religious instruction course to qualify for elective course credit. The bill also declares an emergency, indicating it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval.