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H.R. 1202 (108th)

Moment of Quiet Reflection in Schools Act

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Introduced

11 March 2003

Last action

31 March 2003 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.

Sponsors

David Scott, Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7], Rep. Tanner, John S. [D-TN-8], JOHN SHIMKUS, Rep. Stenholm, Charles W. [D-TX-17], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-5], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Lucas, Ken [D-KY-4], Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA], Rep. Meek, Kendrick B. [D-FL-17], Stevan Pearce, Rep. Renzi, Rick [R-AZ-1], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Sanford Bishop, Rep. Davis, Lincoln [D-TN-4], Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3], Rep. Turner, Jim [D-TX-2], Rep. Harris, Katherine [R-FL-13], Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5], Mike Rogers, Trent Franks, Robert Aderholt, Rep. Bonner, Jo [R-AL-1], C. Ruppersberger, Rep. Burns, Max [R-GA-12], Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4], Rep. Ballance, Frank W., Jr. [D-NC-1], Rep. Sandlin, Max [D-TX-1], Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6], John Carter, Rep. Brown-Waite, Ginny [R-FL-5], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11], Rep. Barrett, J. Gresham [R-SC-3], Rep. Putnam, Adam H. [R-FL-12], Michael Burgess, Rep. Beauprez, Bob [R-CO-7], Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6], Roger Wicker, Steve King, Tim Murphy, Rep. Janklow, William J. [R-SD-At Large], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Rep. Weldon, Dave [R-FL-15], Rep. Musgrave, Marilyn N. [R-CO-4], Rep. Cox, Christopher [R-CA-40], Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1], Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10]

Subjects

Education

Source updated

23 March 2026

Education

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Summary

Moment of Quiet Reflection in Schools Act - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to require each local educational agency (LEA), if it receives ESEA funds, to ensure that the teacher in charge of each classroom in each school served by the LEA conducts a brief period of quiet reflection for not more than 60 seconds with the participation of all the students assembled in the classroom, at the opening of school on every school day. Prohibits such period from being conducted as a religious service or exercise. Requires such period to be considered as an opportunity for a moment of silent reflection on the anticipated activities of the day. Declares that this Act shall not be construed as prohibiting or restricting constitutionally protected prayer. Requires LEAs, as a condition of receiving ESEA funds, to certify in writing to their State that they are in compliance with this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 11 March 2003

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 11 March 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 11 March 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 12 March 2003

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E434)

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 31 March 2003

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

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