S 1059 · 98th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Equal Access Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
Senate Vote4
House5
EnactedLatest: Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.(1984-08-01)
Plain Language Summary
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Equal Access Act - Prohibits public schools that allow students to participate in extracurricular activities from denying equal access or opportunity for students and faculty to engage in voluntary prayer or religious discussion on school premises during noninstructional periods. Grants Federal court jurisdiction to hear actions for damages or injunctive relief arising out of this Act.…
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Cosponsors (20)
3 Democrats17 Republicans