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Bill would allow teachers to offer voluntary September 11 moment of silence in classrooms
Summary
House Bill 5251 would allow teachers or administrators to offer a voluntary moment of silence in classrooms on September 11 (or the nearest school day) to commemorate victims and first responders; sponsors and senators described local commemorations and urged a may‑language approach.
Representative Reid presented House Bill 5251 to allow educators to offer a voluntary moment of silence on Sept. 11 to honor victims and first responders and to teach students about the events and civic lessons of that day.
Reid said the bill is short and uses “may” language so that teachers are not required to participate; the sponsor said the…
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