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Board declines proposed resolution to allow daily prayer/Bible reading under SB 11
Summary
The board considered a resolution to permit a daily period of prayer and/or reading the Bible or other religious text pursuant to SB 11 and moved not to approve the presented resolution; motion by Jesse Garcia, seconded by Francis Regalado, passed Yea:5, Nay:0, Absent:2.
The board reviewed a proposed resolution to allow a period of prayer and/or reading the Bible or other religious text each school day pursuant to Texas Senate Bill 11. Jesse Garcia moved to not approve the resolution; Francis Regalado seconded the motion and the motion passed with a recorded vote of Yea:5, Nay:0, Absent:2.
The transcript records the board’s decision to reject the presented resolution but does not include the text of the proposed resolution, reasons offered by individual trustees for or against the resolution, or public comment on the matter. The agenda identifies SB 11 as the statutory reference for the resolution consideration.
