HB114 Alabama 2018 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Lynn Greer

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2018

Title

Education, K-12, permit the use of the Bible and other scripture as educational material

Summary

HB 114 would let public K-12 teachers in Alabama use the Bible or other scripture as teaching material in certain courses and holiday lessons, as long as instruction remains secular.

What This Bill Does

If passed, teachers could use scripture to teach about religion in secular contexts (such as history of religion, comparative religions, Bible as literature, and the role of religion in history and culture). They could also teach about religious holidays, covering both religious and secular aspects. The instruction must not amount to religious instruction.

Who It Affects

• Public K-12 students in Alabama who would learn about religion and holidays using scripture in approved courses.
• Public K-12 teachers in Alabama who would be allowed to use the Bible or other scripture as educational material under specified conditions.

Key Provisions

• Allows K-12 public school teachers to use the Bible or other scripture for secular study of religion (history, comparative religions, Bible as literature, role of religion in history, and influences on art, music, literature, and social studies) without providing religious instruction.
• Allows teachers to teach about religious holidays, including religious aspects and the secular aspects of holidays.
• Effective date: becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage and Governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Education