HJRES 28 · 93th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to permit voluntary participation in prayer in public schools.

Introduced 1973-01-03· Sponsored by Rep. Flynt, John J., Jr. [D-GA-6]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Judiciary.(1973-01-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Provides that nothing contained in the Constitution shall prohibit the authority and administering any school, school system, educational institution, or other public building supported in whole or in part through the expenditure of public funds from providing for or permitting the voluntary participation by students or others in prayer. Stipulates that nothing contained in this article shall authorize any such authority to prescribe the form or content of any prayer.…

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