HJRES 515 · 98th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with respect to voluntary silent prayer in public schools and equal access to public school facilities.
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EnactedLatest: Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.(1984-03-16)
Plain Language Summary
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Constitutional Amendment - Declares that nothing in the Constitution shall be construed to prohibit individual or group silent prayer or meditation in public schools. States that no person shall be required to participate in prayer or meditation. Prohibits the United States, any State, or local government or school board from encouraging any particular prayer. States that nothing in the Constitution shall be construed to prohibit equal access in the use of public school facilities by all voluntary student groups.…
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