GA HB861 | 2013-2014 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on January 27 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-01-31 - House Second Readers
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 27 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-01-31 - 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 class assignments; to provide that local school systems shall provide students with the freedom to organize religious groups and activities; to provide that local school systems shall provide a limited public forum for student speakers at nongraduation and graduation events; to provide a model policy for voluntary religious expression in public schools; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Title
Georgia Student Religious Liberties Act of 2014; enact
Sponsors
Rep. Dustin Hightower [R] | Rep. Trey Kelley [R] | Rep. Matthew Ramsey [R] | Rep. Ronnie Mabra [D] |
Rep. Stacey Evans [D] | Rep. Mack Jackson [D] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2014-01-31 | House | House Second Readers |
2014-01-28 | House | House First Readers |
2014-01-27 | House | House Hopper |
Georgia State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/40890 |
Text | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20132014/138354 |