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Public School “Minute of Silence” Bill Filed by Rep. Debra Hobbs

Mar 11, 2013JerryEducationArkansas, Education, School

Rep. Debra Hobbs has filed a bill (HB1690) to require that every public school in Arkansas observe a minute of silence at the beginning of each day.

During this allotted time, a student may reflect, pray, or engage in any other silent activity that doesn’t interfere with or distract another student.

School days are busy and full of distractions. We think just a little time to focus—however a student chooses to do so—will benefit students and teachers alike as they prepare for the day.

If you agree, please contact the members of the House Education Committee and ask them to support this bill. Click here for a list of every committee member. Click a name and you’ll be taken to contact information for that representative.

Help Us Thank Arkansas Legislators Who Voted to Uphold SB134

Mar 8, 2013Jerry3 CommentsAbortionAbortion, Arkansas Legislature, SB134

Below is the final tally of members of the Arkansas Legislature who voted in favor of overriding Governor Beebe’s veto of SB134, The Human Heartbeat Protection Act. If you click a name, you will be taken to contact information for that particular legislator. Help us thank them for taking a strong stand for life!

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Big Day at the Arkansas Capitol Today

Mar 7, 2013JerryAbortion, Legislation, LegislatureAbortion, Arkansas Legislature, Legislation, Legislature, Life, Pro-life, Sanctity of Human Life

A lot is happening at the Capitol. Read some of the highlights below.

Pro-Life History Made. In case you missed it, both the House and Senate voted this week to override Governor Beebe’s veto of SB134 by Sen. Jason Rapert. SB134 prohibits abortion at or after the twelfth week of pregnancy, except in certain cases. This is the strongest pro-life law in the nation, and the second time this session the legislature has voted to override a veto.

“Tim Tebow” Bill Filed Today. Rep. Lowery has filed HB1789 to let home schooled students participate in interscholastic activities at their local public school. The bill requires home schooled students participating in the activities to demonstrate academic proficiency and comply with school rules on practice times, drug testing, fees, and so forth. It would not affect home schoolers who choose not to participate in public school activities.

Bill to Defund Abortion Providers Filed. Today Senator Jason Rapert filed a bill to regulate public-funding of abortion providers. Public funds awarded to abortion providers indirectly facilitate and subsidize abortion and abortion counseling in spite of a state constitutional amendment to the contrary. SB818 by Sen. Rapert takes abortion providers out of the state’s checkbook.

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