Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that will authorizes school districts and charter schools to offer elective courses on the Bible.

Highlights:

• Authorizes all public and private school districts and charter schools to offer elective courses on the following subjects, including (Sec. A):

• The Hebrew Scriptures, the Old Testament of the Bible;

• The New Testament of the Bible; or

• The Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament of the Bible.

• Specifies that the aforementioned courses shall teach students knowledge of the biblical content, characters, poetry, and narratives that are prerequisites to understanding contemporary society and culture, including (Sec. A):

• Literature;

• Art;

• Music;

• Mores;

• Oratory; and

• Public policy.

• Establishes that this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the governor (Sec. A).

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