SB 84 - Authorizes Teacher Religious Garb in Schools - Pennsylvania Key Vote
Timothy Kearney voted Yea (Passage) on this Legislation.
Timeline
- Senate Bill Passed
- Jan. 18, 2023
- Introduced
- Jan. 10, 2023
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Title: Authorizes Teacher Religious Garb in Schools
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that authorizes teachers to wear religious garb if they choose to.
Highlights:
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Repeals statute reading “That no teacher in any public school shall wear in said school or while engaged in the performance of his duty as such teacher any dress, mark, emblem or insignia indicating the fact that such teacher is a member or adherent of any religious order, sect or denomination” (Sec. 1).
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Authorizes Act to take effect in 60 days (Sec. 2).
Title: Authorizes Teacher Religious Garb in Schools