Vermont H0705 establishes the Student Secular Bill of Rights to protect students' religious freedom and non-belief rights in public schools.
Vermont H0705, the Student Secular Bill of Rights, aims to safeguard students' rights to practice or not practice any religion on school grounds and to be free from school-sponsored religious teachings. The bill mandates that the Agency of Education develop training materials and model policies for school districts and schools. It grants students the right to practice any religion, not practice any religion, and refuse religious discussions or proselytizing. Students are also protected from school-sponsored religious displays, symbols, and teachings.
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