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Bill would allow teachers to offer voluntary September 11 moment of silence in classrooms
Summary
Representative Reid and Senator Raphtakis asked the committee to let teachers optionally observe a moment of silence in classrooms on or near Sept. 11 to mark the anniversary of the 2001 attacks; sponsors said the bill is voluntary and could be observed by a teacher or administrator.
Representative Reid told the committee his bill would provide educators a voluntary opportunity to offer a moment of silence in classrooms on Sept. 11 to honor lives lost and recognize first responders. "This bill has been changed from a mandatory 'shall' to a voluntary 'may' in regards to the offering of a moment of silence," Reid said.
Senator Raphta…
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