Indiana bill would enable public school students to receive off-site faith-based instruction during school day.
Indiana bill would enable public school students to receive off-site faith-based instruction during school day. Posted February 6, 2024
Summary: Indiana legislators are considering a bill that would allow “released-time” religious instruction for students during the school day at the discretion of their parents.The bill, HB 1137, passed the House last week and has been sent to the Senate for consideration.If signed into law, HB 1137 would allow parents to pick up their child during the school day and transport them to a local church or other religious institution for instruction of up to 120 minutes per week.