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Board records vote not to adopt SB11 prayer/reading policy
Summary
The A+ Charter Schools board voted Feb. 23 to "not adopt a resolution nor corresponding policy" that would require a period of prayer or reading of the Bible or other religious text, as described in Senate Bill 11 (89th Texas Legislature). Diana Cruz made the motion, Charles Oliver seconded, and the motion carried.
The board considered a proposed board resolution and corresponding policy related to a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text under Section 25.0823 of the Texas Education Code (Senate Bill 11 of the 89th Texas Legislature). Diana Cruz moved that "the governing body of A+ Charter Schools, Inc. not adopt a resolution nor corresponding policy that would require a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text," noting the statutory timing requirement for a recorded vote. Charles Oliver seconded the motion and it carried (Yea: 4, Nay: 0, Absent: 1).
The motion was made within six months of SB11 taking effect (the motion text in the minutes references the statutory timing). The record shows the board chose not to adopt a mandatory policy for an in-meeting period of prayer or biblical reading; the minutes do not include additional discussion or public comment on the item.
