S.Res. 540 · 109th Congress

A resolution encouraging all 50 States to recognize and accommodate the release of public school pupils from school attendance to attend off-campus religious classes at their churches, synagogues, houses of worship, and faith-based organizations.

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Jim DeMint
Introduced
2006-07-24
Latest action
2006-07-24 · Introduced in Senate

Summary

Calls on the states to recognize and accommodate those churches, faith-based organizations, and individuals that wish to release public school pupils from school attendance to attend religious classes.

Requests the President to proclaim the third week of November 2006 as Bible Education in School Time Week.