Religion Roundup
Bill to Allow Public School Bible Study Advances in Tennessee
The Associated Press
May 6, 2008
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A proposal that would allow the state Department of Education to develop a curriculum for the nonsectarian study of the Bible in public schools is advancing in the Tennessee House.
The measure unanimously passed the House Education Committee on Monday. The companion bill is scheduled for a full floor vote in the state Senate on Wednesday.
Under the bill, Tennessee school districts that teach the course would be required to use an approved textbook in a manner consistent with the state and federal constitutions.
The legislation prohibits the use of any religious test or association when assigning teachers for Bible courses.
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