Relates to authorizing Bible literacy courses in public schools
Summary
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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Nov 7, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
Nov 7, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dave DiPietro
RRepublican
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