Video & Transcript Research : 'religious instruction'
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Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House State Government Committee May 7th, 2025
State Government
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- freedom while giving parents the choice to provide religious instruction for their children during the
- Second is "religious instruction." And third is the "sponsoring entity."
- instruction or... and call that religious instruction or just say I play the music and don't.
- We believe a release time for religious instruction program would bridge that gap.
- instruction program.
Keywords:
education, national anthem, patriotism, school policy, constitutional amendment, SB278, released time, religious instruction, elective credit, public schools, K-12 education, Alabama Released Time Credit Act, church-state separation, First Amendment, school choice, parental consent, elective course, off-campus instruction, private religious entity, State Board of Education
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Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Apr 16th, 2025
Education Policy
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- Hours of instruction... Yes, local boards decide the exact number of hours.
- Regarding religious groups, yes, all religious groups are allowed.
- We believe... ...religious groups are allowed. We believe in freedom of religion.
- I don't want anybody to go off in those religious tangles in your mind thinking one thing.
- of because we are thinking so much about trying to provide for these kids to participate in the religious
Keywords:
SB278, released time, religious instruction, elective credit, public schools, K-12 education, Alabama Released Time Credit Act, church-state separation, First Amendment, school choice, parental consent, elective course, off-campus instruction, private religious entity, State Board of Education, local board of education, attendance credit, core curriculum, religious education, Bible class
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Education Policy Committee Mar 19th, 2025
Education Policy
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- Would local boards have control over how many hours a week students are out of school for religious instruction
- instruction, but because they value instructional time.
- That I would somewhat pose the question: this religious instruction isn't available also outside the
- education. to be able to have this religious instruction time.
- time and that they would want this religious instruction perhaps done at times other than the school
Keywords:
athletic classification, public high schools, English language learners, state education policy, athletic associations, religious instruction, elective credit, released time, public education, school policy, educational intervention, State Superintendent, local boards of education, subpoena, accountability, state control, 1136, house, all
TX
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- We're an organization that works with local communities to provide release time religious instruction
- Parents should have the ultimate choice as to whether their child can receive religious instruction.
- But that does not mean that parents don't want religious instruction for their children.
- Decades of research show that... that religious instruction has a positive influence on students.
- Religious education, and they accommodate parents' desire for their children to receive religious instruction
Keywords:
residency, public schools, child safety placement, enrollment, education code, school boards, transparency, public meetings, attendance, recording, misconduct, child abuse, educators, investigation, criminal offense, education law, suspension, reporting requirements, released time, religious instruction
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House Military and Veterans Affairs Committee Mar 4th, 2026
Military and Veterans Affairs
Keywords:
retired law enforcement, retirement benefits, employment, firemedics, salary cap, released time, religious instruction, elective credit, public schools, K-12 education, school board policy, church-state separation, parochial education, Bible class, faith-based instruction, student release, attendance credit, State Board of Education, local school board, parental consent
TX
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- Not provide or allow a third party to provide instruction, guidance, activities, programming regarding
- Why do we need to prohibit instruction or programming regarding sexual orientation or gender identity
- My point is it specifically refers to instruction, guidance, activities, or programming.
- So, there's language in that first DEI section about how instruction that's consistent with the TEKS
- Third, Section 2804, Section 243A, prohibits any instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity
Keywords:
parental rights, education, social transitioning, diversity, equity, inclusion, school policy, student clubs, residency, public schools, child safety placement, enrollment, education code, school boards, transparency, public meetings, attendance, recording, released time, religious instruction
TX
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- As interest in release time for religious instruction grows across our state, legislation is needed to
- To allow religious release time.
- or instructional hours for the year in which they're supposed to be provided instruction of some sort
- Even though we don't have Senate Bill 1049, there are religious release instruction programs already
- instruction.
Keywords:
higher education, tuition rates, financial support, immigration status, Texas law, SB 1835, resident tuition, nonresident students, scholarship students, public higher education, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Education Code Section 54.213, tuition waiver, in-state tuition, out-of-state students, higher education finance, enrollment cap, capacity limit, workforce development area, nonimmigrant visa
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Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Apr 9th, 2025
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- We have 4,500 parents who have signed a petition for a religious release program.
- It gives parents the freedom to choose religious instruction for their children.
- Lifewise Academy is a release time religious instruction program operating in nearly 600 public schools
- My biggest problem is the term "religious instruction." That's not defined anywhere.
- instruction.
Keywords:
Ten Commandments, public education, displays, funding, Alabama law, STEM, science education, technology education, engineering education, math education, workforce development, career pathways, Alabama STEM Council, Department of Workforce, education policy, higher education, community colleges, K-12 education, teacher pipeline, STEM careers
MN
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- House File 3067 relates to legislation, as I said, to make sure instructional paraprofessionals, and
- The second reason is competency-based qualifications protect instructional quality while also removing
- US so to support instruction on US so relations.<00:59:57.599>
Everyone <00:59:58.000>who< - And I wanted to make sure that there are many individuals who have deeply held religious beliefs and
- beliefs and biological and religious beliefs and biological and reality<01:47:02.159>
beliefs
Keywords:
libraries, electronic books, digital audiobooks, licensing agreements, public access, paraprofessional, paraprofessional qualifications, education support staff, teacher aide, teacher assistant, special education, Title I, federal personnel qualifications, Minnesota Department of Education, school district, charter school, cooperative unit, Read Act, reading instruction, math instruction
TX
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- protection from adverse action against public schools and institutions of higher education for permitting religious
Keywords:
educator misconduct, reporting requirements, local law enforcement, public and private schools, penalties for non-compliance, expressive activities, freedom of speech, public forum, higher education, protests, student rights, telework, public education, employee rights, emergency provisions, Holocaust education, Holocaust Remembrance Week, antisemitism, genocide education, public schools
TX
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- But relating to the ideas on race, sex, ethnicity, and religious beliefs.
- It warns my faculty not to teach supremacist beliefs around race, sex, ethnicity, or religious categories
- Our ethical and accreditation standards require instruction on systemic inequality, cultural competence
- SB 37's restrictions on the content of history instruction would make it much harder for instructors
- Its vague restrictions on curriculum and instruction and its creation of an ombudsman office could chill
Bills:
SB 37
TX
Bills:
SB 37
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Feb 11th, 2026
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Give me a good roll, please." the minimum instruction time uh is the minimum instruction time uh is prescribed
- >
exemption, <00:07:12.479>you released for religious exemption, you released for religious - What SB 248 does is it updates the existing code to clarify how release time religious courses can be
- SB 248 adds a local affiliation requirement so only churches or local community-based religious groups
- courses can be tak uh can be religious courses can be tak uh can be instituted<00:08:20.319>
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Keywords:
sales tax exemption, Consumer Price Index, local government, clothing, school supplies, emergency preparedness, Alabama Administrative Procedure Act, APA, administrative law, judicial review, agency deference, Chevron deference, de novo review, contested case, state agency, regulatory power, individual liberty, statutory interpretation, rule interpretation, license revocation
TX
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- Instead, it installs oversight committees to dictate what students can learn, censoring instruction on
- Our ethical and accreditation standards require instruction in systemic inequality. cultural competence
- SB37's restrictions on the content of history instruction would make it much harder for instructors to
- In addition, the restrictions on the content of history instruction would lead to confusion and fear,
- Instruction and its creation of an ombudsman office could chill classroom discussions, especially on
Bills:
SB 37
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, may not replace instructional time.
- Someone has an opportunity to read some other religious text, and that other religious text is not defined
- An interfaith group of religious leaders across Texas.
- It does not take away instructional time.
- This bill does not expand religious freedom. It narrows it.
Keywords:
electric power, interconnection, utilities, ERCOT, large load customers, water supply, sewer service, demand management, school prayer, Bible reading, religious text, public schools, Texas Education Code, student prayer, silent prayer, meditation, religious liberty, First Amendment, Establishment Clause, church and state
TX
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- Someone has an opportunity to read some other religious texts, and that other religious text is not defined
- It just says "religious text."
- Schools of different religious faiths. Some are Christians.
- Here, the religious expression was quiet, brief, and personal.
- This bill does not expand religious freedom. It narrows it.
Keywords:
electric power, interconnection, utilities, ERCOT, large load customers, water supply, sewer service, demand management, school prayer, Bible reading, religious text, public schools, Texas Education Code, student prayer, silent prayer, meditation, religious liberty, First Amendment, Establishment Clause, church and state
TX
Keywords:
electric power, interconnection, utilities, ERCOT, large load customers, water supply, sewer service, demand management, school prayer, Bible reading, religious text, public schools, Texas Education Code, student prayer, silent prayer, meditation, religious liberty, First Amendment, Establishment Clause, church and state
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety Committee Feb 11th, 2026
Veterans, Military Affairs, and Public Safety
Bills:
HB33, HB35, HB274, HB56, HB287, SB229, SB201, SB216, HB33, HB35, HB274, HB56, HB287, SB229, SB201, SB216
Keywords:
HB33, Alabama, ALEA, driver license, driver's license, learner permit, learner's permit, school attendance, truancy, high school diploma, GED, dropout, student withdrawal, enrollment verification, disciplinary points, homeless student, job training, youth employment, minor parent, public safety
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Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Education Policy Committee Apr 30th, 2025
Education Policy
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Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Education Policy Committee Feb 26th, 2025
Education Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- addresses student access to the internet on district-owned devices and require students to receive instruction
- on the risks and benefits of... ...instruction on the risks and benefits of social media and how to
- What we're talking about is for the instructional day for the...
- The instructional day for the schools is really where we're looking at in terms of this restriction.
- that technology is bad whatsoever, but when it's compromising... ...but when it's compromising instruction