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House approves resolution asking courts to clarify moment-of-silence rules

Utah House of Representatives · January 24, 1995
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Summary

The Utah House passed HJR 6 calling for consideration of a moment-of-silence resolution; supporters said it provides optional, nonsectarian time for reflection in schools while opponents warned it could be a pathway to introducing prayer into classrooms. The resolution passed 65-5 and was sent to the Senate.

Representative Matt Johnson presented HJR 6, a resolution asking that a moment of silence be made available in schools as an optional, nondiscriminatory measure. Johnson said the resolution is intentionally soft and not mandatory, allowing local districts, schools and families discretion over whether to adopt a moment of…

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