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House approves bill to protect churches hosting homeschool co‑ops, moms’ programs and similar activities
Summary
The House on Tuesday passed HB 3 71, clarifying that churches already inspected and licensed for worship may host brief outreach activities — such as homeschool co‑ops, moms’ programs and vacation Bible schools — without a second building‑code regime.
The Louisiana House approved HB 3 71, a measure that clarifies the rights of houses of worship to host outreach activities — including homeschool co‑op classes, moms’ day‑out programs and vacation Bible schools — without being subject to a second set of building code or zoning restrictions.
Representative Amade, sponsor of the measure, said the bill responds to instances where local officials told churches they could meet for worship on traditional days but must undergo additional…
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