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TCA 49-6-1033

Recognition of and education regarding traditional winter celebrations

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Recognition of and education regarding traditional winter celebrations.

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(a) An LEA may educate students about the history of traditional winter celebrations and allow students and LEA staff to offer traditional greetings regarding the celebrations, including, but not limited to: Ask a legal question, get an answer ASAP!(1) “Merry Christmas”; (2) “Happy Hanukkah”; and (3) “Happy holidays”. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c), an LEA may display on school property scenes or symbols associated with traditional winter celebrations, including a menorah or a Christmas image such as a nativity scene or Christmas tree, if the display includes a scene or symbol of: (1) More than one (1) religion; or (2) One (1) religion and at least one (1) secular scene or symbol. (c) A display relating to a traditional winter celebration may not include a message that encourages adherence to a particular religious belief.
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TCA Section49-6-1033