Alabama Senate OKs bill expanding “release time” for religious education
The updated "release time" policies would allow off-campus religious instruction with parental consent.
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Lt. Gov. Ainsworth announces his support for allowing off-campus religious instruction
The legislation would allow public school students to participate in off-campus religious and character instruction during school hours.
April 11, 2025
House committee kills bill requiring religious instruction credit
The bill would have required school systems to adopt policies on allowing academic credit for off-campus "religious instruction" time.
Bill mandating religious instruction elective credit sparks debate
A public hearing was held for HB342, which would mandate elective credit for students attending off-campus religious instruction.