Allows optional Bible-based social studies courses in high schools

The bill lets school districts offer elective high school courses on the Hebrew Scriptures, Old Testament, or New Testament if the school board approves. The state board would set course standards and teacher training requirements.

Official title

A bill for an act relating to elective social studies courses emphasizing religious scripture that school districts may offer and teach.(Formerly SF 138.)

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Where it stands

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Last action, Jan 21: Subcommittee recommends passage.

Votes

Senate: Senate Education Report
Mar 4, 2025 · 11–5 · Passed
Democrats0 yes, 5 noRepublicans11 yes, 0 no
- Yes
- No
Yes11
Sen. Doug CampbellR · District 30
Sen. Lynn EvansR · District 3
Sen. Julian GarrettR · District 11
Sen. Jesse GreenR · District 24
Sen. Kerry GruenhagenR · District 41
Sen. Tim KraayenbrinkR · District 4
Sen. Mike PikeR · District 20
Sen. Ken RozenboomR · District 19
Sen. Sandy SalmonR · District 29
Sen. Tom ShipleyR · District 9
Sen. Jeff TaylorR · District 2
No5
Sen. Molly DonahueD · District 37
Sen. Herman QuirmbachD · District 25
Sen. Sarah Trone GarriottD · District 14
Sen. Cindy WincklerD · District 49
Sen. Mike ZimmerD · District 35

On these agendas

Education CommitteeFeb 11
ruenhagen w/Amendment SF2121 - Green SF172 - Taylor W/Amendment SF2062 - Salmon SF510 - Salmon SF516 - Taylor SF2170 - Green SF2176 - Green SF2084 - Taylor SSB3095 -
Education SubcommitteeJan 21
SF 510 SF 510 Join instructions

History

Subcommittee recommends passage.Senate · Jan 21
Subcommittee Meeting: 01/21/2026 8:30AM Senate Lounge.Senate · Jan 20
Subcommittee: Salmon, Pike, and Trone Garriott. S.J. 106.Senate · Jan 15
Referred to Education. S.J. 1057.Senate · Jun 16, 2025
Placed on calendar under unfinished business. S.J. 689.Senate · Apr 3, 2025
Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 406.Senate · Mar 4, 2025
Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 403.Senate · Mar 4, 2025