Bill Summary

HB 529 Moments of Silence in Public Schools (2021 Session)
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Sponsors
by Fine Co Sponsors: Andrade, Byrd, Drake, Fernandez-Barquin, Fischer, Grall, Leek, Maggard, Massullo, MD, McClain, Roth
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Summary
Moments of Silence in Public Schools: Requires principals to require teachers to set aside time for moment of silence; prohibits teachers from making suggestions to nature of any reflection during moment of silence; deletes provision authorizing district school boards to provide brief period of silent prayer or meditation; requires certain teachers encourage parents or guardians to discuss moment of silence & make suggestions as to the best use of this time. Effective Date: July 1, 2021
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committees of reference
   H Early Learning & Elementary Education Subcommittee
   H Secondary Education & Career Development Subcommittee
   H Education & Employment Committee
   S Rules
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Actions
01/28/21
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Filed
02/08/21
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Referred to Early Learning & Elementary Education Subcommittee; Secondary Education & Career Development Subcommittee; Education & Employment Committee
02/08/21
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Now in Early Learning & Elementary Education Subcommittee
02/09/21
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On Committee agenda - Early Learning & Elementary Education Subcommittee, 02/16/21, 10:00 am, 102 H
02/16/21
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Favorable by Early Learning & Elementary Education Subcommittee; 12 Yeas, 6 Nays
02/16/21
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Now in Secondary Education & Career Development Subcommittee
03/02/21
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On Committee agenda - Secondary Education & Career Development Subcommittee, 03/04/21, 10:00 am, 212 K
03/04/21
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Favorable by Secondary Education & Career Development Subcommittee; 17 Yeas, 1 Nay
03/04/21
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Now in Education & Employment Committee
03/08/21
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On Committee agenda - Education & Employment Committee, 03/10/21, 3:15 pm, 404 H
03/10/21
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Favorable by Education & Employment Committee; 20 Yeas, 0 Nays
03/10/21
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Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
03/11/21
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Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/18/21
03/18/21
HOUSE 
Read Second Time; Read Third Time; Passed (Vote: 94 Yeas / 24 Nays)
03/25/21
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In Messages
03/30/21
SENATE
Received; Referred to Rules
04/01/21
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On Committee agenda - Rules, 04/06/21, 9:30 am, 412 K
04/06/21
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Favorable by Rules; 12 Yeas, 5 Nays - Pending Reconsideration
04/09/21
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On Committee agenda - Rules, 04/14/21, 9:00 am, 412 K - Pending Reconsideration
04/14/21
SENATE
Motion to Reconsider Failed; Final Vote: Favorable by Rules; 12 Yeas, 5 Nays
04/14/21
SENATE
Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
04/16/21
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Placed on Special Order Calendar, 04/21/21
04/21/21
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Read Second Time; Placed on Third Reading, 04/22/21
04/22/21
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Read Third Time; Passed (Vote: 32 Yeas / 6 Nays)
04/22/21
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Ordered enrolled
04/22/21
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Enrolled Text (ER) Filed
06/11/21
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Signed by Officers and presented to Governor (Governor must act on this bill by 06/26/21)
06/14/21
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Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2021-89
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bill text & filed amendments
0529
Filed on 01/28/21
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Amendment 844728
Thurston, Jr.
Filed on 04/05/21
Failed
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Amendment 383548
Thurston, Jr.
Filed on 04/12/21
PDF
0529ER
Filed on 04/22/21
PDF
No amendments to this bill text filed.
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Statute Citations
1003.45
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