S 1059 · 98th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Equal Access Act

Introduced 1983-04-15· Sponsored by Sen. Denton, Jeremiah [R-AL]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
Senate Vote
4
House
5
Enacted
Latest: Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.(1984-08-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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