LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
RESOLUTION NO. RS2000-114
A resolution requesting the Metropolitan Board of Public Education to permit a period of silence daily in all Metropolitan public schools.
WHEREAS, it is fitting and appropriate that each school day the children of the Metropolitan public schools system have the opportunity to have a period of silence in which, at their own election and choice, they may either pray, meditate, reflect or maintain silence; and
WHEREAS, providing such period of silence would allow children to make individual decisions and there own well-being and character development without imposing on others any vestige of religion.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
SECTION 1. That the Metropolitan County Council hereby goes on record as requesting the Metropolitan Board of Public Education to permit a period of silence daily in all Metropolitan public schools.
SECTION 2. The Metropolitan Clerk is directed to send a certified copy of this Resolution to each members of the Metropolitan Board of Public Education.
SECTION 3. That the Metropolitan Board of Public Education is further requested to inform The Metropolitan Council of the feasibility and/or the actions taken in compliance with the request contained in Section 1 thereof, not later than sixty (60) days after the adoption of this Resolution.
SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Sponsored by: Vic Lineweaver, Tony Derryberry
AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO
RESOLUTION NO. RS2000-114
Mr. President:
I move to amend Resolution No. RS2000-114 by deleting the period at the end of Section 1 thereof and adding the following:
"as required by state law."
Sponsored by: Vic Lineweaver
Amendment Adopted: January 18, 2000
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY |
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| Referred to: | Education Committee |
| Introduced: | January 18, 2000 |
| Amended: | January 18, 2000 |
| Adopted: | January 18, 2000 |
| Approved: | January 20, 2000 |
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