Bill Type
Long Title
AN ACT TO RATIONALIZE THE TEACHING OF RELIGION IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Date filed
July 2, 2001
Scope
Urgent Bill
No

Legislative History

House Bill/Resolution NO. House Bill No. 137, 12th Congress of the Republic
FULL TITLE : AN ACT TO RATIONALIZE THE TEACHING OF RELIGION IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ABSTRACT : This proposed measure substantiates the State policy to encourage and promote the teaching of religion to children in public elementary and high schools within the regular class hours, cognizant of the vital role of the teaching of religion in citizen formation.
PRINCIPAL AUTHOR/S : ANGARA-CASTILLO, BELLAFLOR J.
DATE FILED : 2001-07-02
SIGNIFICANCE: NATIONAL
CO-AUTHORS (Journal Entries) :
1. Yumul-hermida (085 ) 2. Syjuco (041 )
ADMINISTRATION BILL? No
URGENT BILL? No
ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES
REFERRAL TO THE COMMITTEE ON BASIC EDUCATION AND CULTURE ON 2001-07-24

Abstract

This proposed measure substantiates the State policy to encourage and promote the teaching of religion to children in public elementary and high schools within the regular class hours, cognizant of the vital role of the teaching of religion in citizen formation.

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