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Summary
The bill adds new state statutes that forbid schools from penalizing students for expressing religious, political or ideological views in class, assignments, clothing, gatherings or clubs. It also removes school immunity, letting students or student groups sue for damages of at least $5,000 if their rights are violated. The measure failed to pass and was not considered for the Committee on Ways and Means.
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