Bill Title: Relates to authorizing Bible literacy courses in public schools; directs the commissioner to promulgate regulations establishing an elective course of studies in Hebrew scriptures and the New Testament of the Bible to teach students knowledge of biblical content, characters, poetry, and narratives that are prerequisites to understanding contemporary society and culture, including literature, art, music, mores, oratory, and public policy.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2020-07-14 - held for consideration in education [A06315 Detail]

Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

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Voting Records

Chamber	Vote	Date	Yea	Nay	NV	Abs	Total	Result	Source	View
Assembly	Assembly Education Committee: Held for Consideration	2020-07-14	23	6	0	2	31	Passed	Link	View

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