HB 529: Moments of Silence in Public Schools
GENERAL BILL by Fine ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Andrade ; Byrd ; Drake ; Fernandez-Barquin ; Fischer ; Grall ; Leek ; Maggard ; Massullo ; McClain ; Roth
Moments of Silence in Public Schools; Requires principals to require teachers to set aside time for moment of silence; prohibits teachers from making suggestions to nature of any reflection during moment of silence; deletes provision authorizing district school boards to provide brief period of silent prayer or meditation; requires certain teachers encourage parents or guardians to discuss moment of silence & make suggestions as to the best use of this time.
Senate Committee References:
- Rules (RC)
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Bill History
Date Chamber Action 1/28/2021 House • Filed
2/8/2021 House • Referred to Early Learning & Elementary Education Subcommittee
• Referred to Secondary Education & Career Development Subcommittee
• Referred to Education & Employment Committee
• Now in Early Learning & Elementary Education Subcommittee
2/9/2021 House • Added to Early Learning & Elementary Education Subcommittee agenda
2/16/2021 House • Favorable by Early Learning & Elementary Education Subcommittee
• Reported out of Early Learning & Elementary Education Subcommittee
• Now in Secondary Education & Career Development Subcommittee
3/2/2021 House • Added to Secondary Education & Career Development Subcommittee agenda
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
3/4/2021 House • Favorable by Secondary Education & Career Development Subcommittee
• Reported out of Secondary Education & Career Development Subcommittee
• Now in Education & Employment Committee
3/8/2021 House • Added to Education & Employment Committee agenda
3/10/2021 House • Favorable by Education & Employment Committee
• Reported out of Education & Employment Committee
• Bill released to House Calendar
• Added to Second Reading Calendar
3/11/2021 House • Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/18/2021)
3/18/2021 House • Read 2nd time
• Read 3rd time
• Passed; YEAS 94, NAYS 24
3/25/2021 Senate • In Messages
3/25/2021 House • Message sent to senate
3/30/2021 Senate • Referred to Rules -SJ 333
• Received -SJ 333
4/1/2021 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Rules, 04/06/21, 9:30 am, 412 Knott Building --Pending Reconsideration (Favorable; YEAS 12 NAYS 5)
4/9/2021 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Rules, 04/14/21, 9:00 am, 412 Knott Building
4/14/2021 Senate • Favorable by- Rules; YEAS 12 NAYS 5 -SJ 465
• Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
4/16/2021 Senate • Placed on Special Order Calendar, 04/21/21 -SJ 559
4/21/2021 Senate • Read 2nd time -SJ 546
• Placed on 3rd reading
4/22/2021 Senate • Read 3rd time -SJ 579
• Passed; YEAS 32 NAYS 6 -SJ 579
4/22/2021 House • In Messages
• Ordered enrolled
6/11/2021 • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
6/14/2021 • Approved by Governor
6/15/2021 • Chapter No. 2021-89
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HB 529, Enrolled (Current Bill Version) Posted 4/22/2021 at 11:27 AM
Bill Text: PDF Analyses: None Related Bills (1)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills S 282 (c1) Moments of Silence in Public Schools Baxley Similar Last Action: 4/30/2021 S Died in Rules, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 529 (Ch. 2021-89) 
Citations - Statutes (1)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 1003.45 Permitting study of the Bible and religion; permitting brief meditation period. Page 1 (pdf) -
HB 529, Original Filed Version Posted 1/28/2021 at 11:43 AM
Bill Text: PDF Related Bills (1)
Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills S 282 (c1) Moments of Silence in Public Schools Baxley Similar Last Action: 4/30/2021 S Died in Rules, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 529 (Ch. 2021-89)
Committee Amendments (2)
Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format 844728 - Amendment
Delete lines 48 - 50 and insert:Rules
(Thurston)4/5/2021
9:35 AMUnfavorable
4/14/2021Web Page
PDF383548 - Amendment
Delete lines 48 - 50 and insert:Rules
(Thurston)4/12/2021
5:10 PMWeb Page
PDFCommittee Votes (1)
Date Committee Result 4/14/2021 9:00 AM Rules 12 Yeas - 5 Nays Floor Votes (2)
Date Chamber Result 3/18/2021 3:31 PM House 94 Yeas - 24 Nays 4/22/2021 10:27 AM Senate 32 Yeas - 6 Nays Citations - Statutes (1)
Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help 1003.45 Permitting study of the Bible and religion; permitting brief meditation period. Page 1 (pdf)