The bill includes provisions that the Government (including boards of education) shall not substantially burden a person's exercise of religion even if the burden results from a rule of general applicability unless the government demonstrates that the application of such burden is in furtherance of a compelling governmetal interest and is the least restrictive means of furthering such compelling governmental interest.  This bill also provides that a person whose religious exercise has been burdened in violation of this chapter may assert a claim or defense in a judicial proceeding and obtain appropriate relief against the government, including reasonable attorney's fees.