SF 138
Allows optional Bible scripture social studies courses in high schools
Lets school districts offer elective social studies courses on the Hebrew Scriptures, Old Testament, or New Testament to grades 9 through 12. The state board would set course standards and teacher training, and a local school board must approve any course by majority vote.
Official title
A bill for an act relating to elective social studies courses emphasizing religious scripture that school districts may offer and teach.(See SF 510.)
Where it stands
- Introduced
- Committee
- Senate
- House
- Governor
Last action, Mar 4, 2025: Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 510. S.J. 406.
On these agendas
- Education CommitteeMar 4, 2025
on of minutes from previous meeting Bills for consideration: SF127 – Gruenhagen SF138 - Salmon SF221 – Salmon w/amendment ? SF366 – Campbell SSB1075 – Taylor w/amend
- Education SubcommitteeFeb 4, 2025
Discussion of SF 138 Discussion of SF 138 Topic: SF 138 - Salmon, Trone Garriott and Campbell Time:
History
- Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 510. S.J. 406.Senate · Mar 4, 2025
- Subcommittee recommends passage.Senate · Feb 13, 2025
- Subcommittee Meeting: 02/13/2025 8:00AM Room 315.Senate · Feb 3, 2025
- Subcommittee: Salmon, Campbell, and Trone Garriott. S.J. 154.Senate · Jan 28, 2025
- Introduced, referred to Education. S.J. 141.Senate · Jan 27, 2025