Education; high school that receive state funding cannot participate in athletic association which prohibits religious expression on clothing of student athletes
It became law on Jul 1, 2016.
- Stage
- Became law
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 11
- Latest action
- Jul 1, 2016
What it does
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 14 of Article 6 of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to certain programs and activities under the "Quality Basic Education Act," so as to provide that high schools that receive state funding cannot participate in an athletic association which prohibits religious expression on the clothing of student athletes; to provide that high schools that receive state funding cannot participate in an athletic association which prohibits member schools from organizing and playing scrimmage matches, games, or other athletic competitions with nonmember schools; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and…
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