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| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/07 | HB 166 | Prohibits Students from Using Cell Phones During Classes | Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 2) |
| 5/01 | SB 140 | Requires the Alabama Department of Public Health to Enforce the Coach Safely Act | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (30 - 0) |
| 4/22 | SB 278 | Requires All Local School Boards to Create Policies to Allow Students to Leave Campus During School Hours for Off-Site Religious Instruction | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 6) |
| 4/17 | SB 13 | Establishes a Constitutional Amendments that Requires "The Star-Spangled Banner" to be Broadcast a Minimum of Once Per Week During School Hours in K-12 Public Schools | Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 6) |
| 4/09 | SB 92 | Prohibits the Use of Cell Phones in Public Schools | Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 0) |
| 4/03 | SB 85 | Amends Provisions Related to Obtaining Religious Exemptions From Vaccinations for Students | Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 5) |
| 2/27 | SB 140 | Requires the Alabama Department of Public Health to Enforce the Coach Safely Act | Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 0) |