HB187

Require school districts to provide a moment of silence each day

Introduced·3/19/25
Introduced Text

Ohio HB187 requires school districts to provide a moment of silence each day for prayer, reflection, or meditation.

Ohio HB187 mandates that the board of education in each school district must provide a moment of silence each school day for prayer, reflection, or meditation on a moral, philosophical, or patriotic theme. The bill ensures that no pupil is required to participate if it conflicts with their religious convictions or those of their parents or guardians. Additionally, it prohibits school boards from adopting policies that promote the establishment of religion or restrict the free expression of religious beliefs.

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Current
Education Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Jun 3, 2025

2:15 PM

House Education Synenberg, 2nd Hearing, Prop/Opp/IP PV

May 13, 2025

2:15 PM

House Education Synenberg, 1st Hearing, Sponsor Testimony

History

Mar 26, 2025

House

Referred to committee: Education

Mar 19, 2025

House

Introduced