A resolution encouraging all 50 States to recognize and accommodate the release of public school pupils from school attendance to attend off-campus religious classes at their churches, synagogues, houses of worship, and faith-based organizations.

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Bill Number

SRES 540

Introduced

Jul 24, 2006

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8132-8133)

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Bible Church and education Commemorations Education Elementary and secondary education Elementary education Religion Religious education Secondary education Special weeks

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Summary

Calls on the states to recognize and accommodate those churches, faith-based organizations, and individuals that wish to release public school pupils from school attendance to attend religious classes.

Requests the President to proclaim the third week of November 2006 as Bible Education in School Time Week.

Actions

Jul 24, 2006

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8132-8133)
Jul 24, 2006

Introduced in Senate

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