NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A proposal that would prevent students from being discriminated against for expressing their religious beliefs has passed the Senate.
The measure sponsored by Republican Sen. Kerry Roberts of Springfield was approved 29-0 on Wednesday. The companion bill is awaiting a vote on the House floor.
Roberts says the proposal requires school districts to treat a student’s religious expression the same as they would a secular viewpoint. Students would also have access to school facilities to organize student prayer groups or other religious gatherings.
Democratic Sen. Beverly Marrero of Memphis, who abstained from voting, questioned whether the bill is “trying to make schools similar to Sunday schools.”
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ahh TN…..you’ve given me MORE then Enough Ample reasons to NEVER go too/ or tour or spend one dammed dime in your Hillbilly state!
Thats great, now all the Wiccan children can cast spells on all the creepy christans, and there is not crap they can do about it. The moonies will be brain washing the creepy Christ-O-nuts, this is a great day.