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Committee prints Bible-reading bill that would allow classroom Bible readings without comment
Summary
The committee voted to introduce RS 31972C1, a measure to authorize sequential Bible readings in public school classrooms without instruction or comment and to permit injunctive relief as the enforcement mechanism; testimony cited U.S. Supreme Court history and recent jurisprudence.
Representative Jordan Redmond introduced RS 31972C1, titled the Bible Reading Act, saying the bill would "create a statewide policy to read sequential passages from the Bible in their classroom without instruction or comment." Redmond said the bill includes conscience protections and an enforcement mechanism limited to injunctive relief.
Blaine Kinzotti, identified as president of the Idaho Family Policy Center and invited by the sponsor, told…
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