Select a different bill



HB 0870 - Quality Basic Education Act; high schools that receive state funding cannot participate in an athletic association which prohibits religious expression on clothing of student athletes; provide

Tracking Level: Hot
Sponsor: Strickland, Brian 111th (R)
Last Action: 2/11/2016 - Senate Read and Referred
House Committee: Ed
Senate Committee: ED&Y
Assigned To:
OtherNext Bill

Staff Analysis of the Legislation

SUMMARY:  LC 33 6375  Precludes high schools that receive state funding from participating in an athletic association which prohibits religious expression on the clothing of student athletes or prohibits member schools from organizing and playing scrimmage matches, games or other athletic competitions with nonmember schools.  

EFFECTIVE DATE:  Upon approval by the General Assembly and Governor.

 


Bill Summary from the State Site - Click for the State Summary Page / Click for Current Full Text