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HB 47 - Authorizes the Ten Commandments and Certain Historical Documents to be Displayed in Schools - Tennessee Key Vote

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Title: Authorizes the Ten Commandments and Certain Historical Documents to be Displayed in Schools

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that authorizes the Ten Commandments and certain historical documents, including the United States Constitution, to be displayed in schools in Tennessee.

Highlights:

  • Authorizes the display of any of the following in local education agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools in prominent locations (Sec. 1):

    • The Ten Commandments;

    • The Declaration of Independence;

    • The United States Constitution;

    • The Constitution of Tennessee;

    • The Bill of Rights; and 

    • Historically significant documents.

  • Specifies that this act is effective upon passage (Sec. 2).

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See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: Authorizes the Ten Commandments and Certain Historical Documents to be Displayed in Schools

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that authorizes the Ten Commandments and certain historical documents, including the United States Constitution, to be displayed in schools in Tennessee.

Highlights:

  • Authorizes the display of any of the following in local education agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools in prominent locations (Sec. 1):

    • The Ten Commandments;

    • The Declaration of Independence;

    • The United States Constitution;

    • The Constitution of Tennessee;

    • The Bill of Rights; and 

    • Historically significant documents.

  • Specifies that this act is effective upon passage (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Title: Authorizes the Ten Commandments and Certain Historical Documents to be Displayed in Schools

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