HB616 Alabama 2019 Session
Bill Summary
This bill would allow public schools to offer elective courses focusing on the study of the Bible in grades six to 12, would provide for review to ensure that the courses do not violate the First Amendment, and would provide immunity for teachers who teach the material in good faith and with proper historical context
This bill would also require the State Board of Education to adopt rules and policies to implement the requirements of the bill
Relating to education; to allow public schools to offer elective courses focusing on the study of the Bible in grades six to 12; to require that the courses do not violate the First Amendment to the United States Constitution; to provide immunity for teachers who teach the material in good faith and with proper historical context; and to require the State Board of Education to adopt rules and policies to implement the requirements of the bill.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2019 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Education Policy |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | HB616 Alabama 2019 Session - Introduced |