HR 1202 108th Congress House Education Economics and Public Finance Elementary and secondary education Elementary education Federal aid to education Meditation Religion Religion in the public schools Secondary education

Moment of Quiet Reflection in Schools Act

Introduced: March 11, 2003 See on congress.gov

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Became law

Mar 31, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.

Mar 12, 2003

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E434)

Mar 11, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Mar 11, 2003

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Moment of Quiet Reflection in Schools Act - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to require each local educational agency (LEA), if it receives ESEA funds, to ensure that the teacher in charge of each classroom in each school served by the LEA conducts a brief period of quiet reflection for not more than 60 seconds with the participation of all the students assembled in the classroom, at the opening of school on every school day.

Prohibits such period from being conducted as a religious service or exercise. Requires such period to be considered as an opportunity for a moment of silent reflection on the anticipated activities of the day.

Declares that this Act shall not be construed as prohibiting or restricting constitutionally protected prayer.

Requires LEAs, as a condition of receiving ESEA funds, to certify in writing to their State that they are in compliance with this Act.

What's happening now March 31, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.

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