religious education

SB 255 would remove the 120-minute cap per week for high school students to leave school to attend religious instruction. Instead, they would be able to leave for the same amount of time as an elective course.

Off-campus religious instruction for high schoolers sparks renewed debate among lawmakers

Kirsten Adair

A proposal that could increase the amount of time high school students leave school for religious instruction sparked concern among some lawmakers

A bill being deliberated in the Senate would allow chaplains to work and volunteer in public schools to offer staff and students secular support and advice.

Committee revives measure to allow chaplains to volunteer in schools

Kirsten Adair

Under the legislation, public school principals and superintendents could hire chaplains or allow them to volunteer at schools

First Christian Church will offer shelter Thursday night, followed by First United Methodist Friday.

Law now lets parent decide on taking kids out of school for religious ed

Isabella Vesperini

Schools throughout the state are working to establish one release time during the day where children can choose whether to attend religious education.

Religious education bill – with school chaplains language – one step closer to governor's desk

Kirsten Adair

The amended House bill requires schools to allow religious education during school hours.

House Bill 1137 would require principals to collaborate with parents and religious education groups to decide the most convenient time for students to leave class.

Lawmakers consider bill to allow religious education during school hours

Kirsten Adair

House Bill 1137 would require principals to collaborate with parents and religious education groups to decide the most convenient time for students to leave class.