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NEW!119sharesCOLUMBUS, Ohio—Legislation to codify student religious expression freedoms, and to not require third-graders to repeat the grade due to their reading-test scores, is on its way to Gov. Mike DeWine after passing a final legislative vote Thursday., also known as the Ohio Student Religious Liberties Act of 2019, would allow public school students to pray, attend religious clubs and “” gatherings, distribute religious material, wear religious clothing and turn in work expressing their faith beliefs.State Rep. Timothy Ginter, a Mahoning County Republican and ordained minister sponsoring the bill, said it won’t create any new rights but will allow kids to engage in religious expression in the same manner and to the same extent that students can engage in secular activities.The idea, , is if a student submits a painting for an art class that depicts a religious figure, they are not to be penalized on the religious content but they would be judged on their skill as a painter.At least 10 other states have adopted similar legislation, according to Aaron Baer, president of the Christian policy organization Citizens for Community Values.With lawmakers preparing to depart for summer break, the House OK’d a number of amendments the Ohio Senate to accommodate schools during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.They include prohibiting a school district from holding back students for failing to meet Third Grade Reading Guarantee testing requirements so long as their teachers and principals agree they are ready to enter fourth grade.It also includes $24 million in financial aid to a number of school districts dealing with the pandemic and , extending through 2022 a moratorium on a new rule requiring school buildings to include storm shelters, and changing criteria for certain charter schools that receive Quality Community School Support Program funding.Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.

NEW!119sharesCOLUMBUS, Ohio—Legislation to codify student religious expression freedoms, and to not require third-graders to repeat the grade due to their reading-test scores, is on its way to Gov. Mike DeWine after passing a final legislative vote Thursday., also known as the Ohio Student Religious Liberties Act of 2019, would allow public school students to pray, attend religious clubs and “” gatherings, distribute religious material, wear religious clothing and turn in work expressing their faith beliefs.State Rep. Timothy Ginter, a Mahoning County Republican and ordained minister...

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