Declaring the sense of Congress regarding periods of silence in the public schools.

Summary

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Constitution does not preclude periods of silence in public schools to be used, solely at the discretion of the individual, for prayer or introspection, even if supervised; and (2) public school authorities should recognize the historic importance of religion by encouraging such periods of silence.

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Timeline

1. 3 January 1989

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 3 January 1989

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 3 January 1989

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 7 February 1989

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.

   Source: Committee

5. 27 March 1989

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · undated · Official file

Documents

2 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 3 January 1989

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Sponsors

• Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5] · D · Sponsor
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