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Relates to authorizing Bible literacy courses in public schools

This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.

NY A 6315 · A · 2019-2020

Stage
Session ended
Sponsor
DIPIETRO
Latest action
Jul 14, 2020

What it does

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.

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Where it stands

This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.

  1. Introduced (Current step)

    Introduced · Jul 14, 2020

  2. Committee (Needs attention)

    The session ended first

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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  • DIPIETROLead sponsor

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