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SB 0309 - Education; high school that receive state funding cannot participate in athletic association which prohibits religious expression on clothing of student athletes

Tracking Level: Passed
Sponsor: Jones, Burt 25th (R)
Last Action: 7/1/2016 - Effective Date
Senate Committee: ED&Y
House Committee: Ed
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation

SUMMARY:  LC 33 6374 LC 33 6470S (SCS)  Prohibits high schools that receive state funding from participating in, sponsoring, or providing coaching staff for interscholastic athletic events which are conducted under the authority of any athletic association which prohibits religious expression of student athletes other than as required to protect the safety of the athletes.

In addition, member schools are not to be prohibited from playing non member schools. 

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

 


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