State Sen. Dennis Baxley, R-Lady Lake, is applauding the advancement of Florida Student and School Personnel Religious Liberties Act.
The Florida Senate Committee on Judiciary this week passed Senate Bill 436, of which Baxley is one of the sponsors.
The legislation creates the Florida Student and School Personnel Religious Liberties Act, and specifies that a school district may not discriminate against a student, parent, or school personnel on the basis of a religious viewpoint or religious expression.
“Students should not have to surrender their constitutional rights at the school house door. Neither should teachers, administrators or parents,” said Baxley. “Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Religion are fundamental to our way of life as Americans and this legislation ensures that we protect these critical rights in our public schools.”