GA HB733 | 2013-2014 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 6-0)
Status: Introduced on January 14 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-01-16 - House Second Readers
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to enact the "Georgia Student Religious Liberties Act of 2014"; to provide for voluntary student expression of religious viewpoints in public schools; to provide that local school systems shall allow religious expression in classroom assignments; to provide that local school systems shall provide students with the freedom to organize religious groups and activities and to wear clothing that displays religious messages or symbols; to provide that local school systems shall provide a limited public forum for student speakers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Title

Georgia Student Religious Liberties Act of 2014; enact

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History

DateChamberAction
2014-01-16HouseHouse Second Readers
2014-01-15HouseHouse First Readers
2014-01-14HouseHouse Hopper

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Bill Comments

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