2003 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 885

File Code: Primary and Secondary Education
Sponsored By:
Delegates Schisler, Dwyer, and Redmer
Entitled:
Education - Expressions of Patriotism Protection Act

Synopsis:

Authorizing specified school teachers, administrators, and librarians to read or post in any public school building specified patriotic materials that may contain religious references, quotations, or illustrations; and prohibiting the censorship of materials related to American or Maryland history, heritage, or culture based on religious content in any school building or library in Maryland.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/7
First Reading Ways and Means
2/12
Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Kenneth D. Schisler, District 37B
Delegate Don Dwyer, District 31
Delegate Alfred W. Redmer, Jr., District 8
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CENSORSHIP
HISTORICAL MATTERS
LIBRARIES -see also- ARCHIVES
PUBLICATIONS -see also- MARYLAND REGISTER
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES -see also- STATE EMPLOYEES
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
RELIGION -see also- CHURCHES
TEACHERS
Bill affects the following Statute:
Education
( 7-105 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered