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Bells ISD board declines to adopt SB 11 prayer/reading resolution
Summary
Trustees voted unanimously on Feb. 9 to decline adopting a resolution authorizing a period of prayer and reading of religious text during the school day under SB 11.
The Bells ISD Board on Feb. 9 voted to decline adoption of a resolution that would provide for a period of prayer and reading of religious text during the school day under Senate Bill 11.
The minutes record: "A motion was made by Cole Kimberling, seconded by Jeremy Moore that the Board approve to decline to adopt a resolution regarding a period of prayer and reading of religious text during the school day pursuant to SB 11. Motion passed with 6 votes (Dava Washburn, Lonnie Carter, Jeremy Moore, Stephanie Nettles, Cole Kimberling, and E.T. Pettit)." The board did not discuss adopting an alternative policy or provide details on implementation because the motion was to decline adoption.
The action is recorded as a formal decision by the board; no public comment on the item appears in the minutes.
