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GCCISD board declines to implement Texas Senate Bill 11 on daily prayer and reading of religious texts
Summary
The board voted to decline implementing Texas Senate Bill 11 (Period of Prayer and Reading of the Bible or Other Religious Texts). The motion carried 6–1; Mr. Renteria cast the lone opposing vote.
The Goose Creek CISD Board of Trustees voted on a motion to decline implementation of Texas Senate Bill 11, which concerns a period of prayer and the reading of religious texts in schools. Mrs. Guy moved and Mr. Clem seconded the motion; the board approved it with six votes in favor and one against.
The motion as recorded in the minutes states: "THAT THE BOARD DECLINE TO APPROVE SENATE BILL 11 – PERIOD OF PRAYER AND READING OF THE BIBLE OR OTHER RELIGIOUS TEXT." Voting in favor were Mr. Campisi, Mr. Clem, Mrs. Guy, Mr. Martinez, Mr. Sampson and Mrs. Berrott-Tims; Mr. Renteria voted against the motion.
