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Current Status Bill Number:View additional legislative information at the LPITS web site.1419 Type of Legislation:Concurrent Resolution CR Introducing Body:Senate Introduced Date:20000531 Primary Sponsor:Alexander All Sponsors:Alexander and J. Verne Smith Drafted Document Number:l:\council\bills\nbd\12018ac00.doc Residing Body:House Current Committee:Education and Public Works Committee 21 HEPW Subject:Prayer in public education settings, school-related events; General Assembly belief use of appropriate; School Districts History Body Date Action Description Com Leg Involved ______ ________ ______________________________________ _______ ____________ House 20000531 Introduced, referred to Committee 21 HEPW Senate 20000531 Introduced, adopted, sent to House Versions of This Bill
EXPRESSING THE SINCERE BELIEF OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT THE USE OF PRAYER IN PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS AND AT SCHOOL-RELATED EVENTS IS AN APPROPRIATE ACTION THAT SHOULD BE PROMOTED AND ENCOURAGED WHEN SUCH PRAYER COMPLIES WITH CONSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS.
Whereas, the General Assembly is distressed to learn of individuals recommending the removal of prayer from public educational settings and events when such prayer complies with constitutional requirements; and
Whereas, this country, our nation, and our State was founded upon the strength of Judeo-Christian values, religious freedom, and Christian heritage; and
Whereas, the early settlers of our country fled England to escape religious persecution and to seek a land in which religious freedom is valued and guaranteed to all; and
Whereas, the proper use of prayer in public educational settings, including the primary, secondary, and college levels, is an integral part of the educational process in developing strength of character and high moral values and in promoting the development of responsible citizens; and
Whereas, the use of prayer at appropriate sporting events, school assemblies, and other educational gatherings serves to help unify individuals for a greater purpose. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:
That the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, express the belief that the use of prayer in public educational settings and at school-related events is an appropriate action that should be promoted and encouraged when such prayer complies with constitutional requirements.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Department of Education and the Commission on Higher Education.
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